Thunderstorms over eastern Illinois will push into western Central Indiana this morning. The storms will produce frequent lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds to 45 mph. When thunder roars go indoors!
A slowly-approaching cold front will promote increasing chances of rain today. Widely-scattered showers will prevail this morning, before organized rain advances eastward this afternoon. Stay weather aware as scattered thunderstorms may be strong to severe through this evening.
Thunderstorms will increase in coverage while advancing eastward across the region today. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats, although lightning and heavy downpours are a threat in any storm. Remain weather aware and stay tuned for updates. When thunder roars, go indoors!
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 5am. Low around 56. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 75. The chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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