Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected today and tonight.
The primary threat is damaging winds, with large hail and isolated tornadoes also possible.
The primary severe threat is expected from mid-afternoon through the evening.
Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2 am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 am, then a slight chance of showers between 8 am and 2 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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