Warmer temperatures can be expected through mid-week.
Wednesday will be windy, with gusts up to 40-45 MPH.
Rain will move in late, with heavy rain possible at times Wednesday night into Thursday.
A Flood Watch is in effect 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM Thursday.
Rain may transition to a brief wintry mix on the backside of the system Thursday night before drier but colder conditions return for Friday.
FLOOD WATCH
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of central Indiana from 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM Thursday.
Rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches is expected across the area, which may cause minor to moderate flooding to develop along area waterways, and in low-lying areas.
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Never drive through floodwaters – Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 45. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday: Showers. High near 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Washington‘s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
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SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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