A Wind Advisory is in effect through 6 PM across central and north-central Indiana.
The strongest winds will occur during the late morning to early afternoon hours with frequent gusts to 35 mph and occasional gusts up to 45 mph.
Strong winds will occur outside of the advisory area but should not be as frequent.
SUB-ZERO WIND CHILLS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Low temperatures in the single digits to teens tonight and tomorrow night will combine with breezy conditions to create periods of sub-zero wind chills. The coldest air will be Friday morning. Be prepared and dress in layers if heading outdoors!
COLD WEATHER SAFETY
With the dangerous wind chills coming up, now is a good time to familiarize yourself with the warning signs of hypothermia.
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 37. The chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 27.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
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SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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