A line of storms is making its way into western Indiana.
The strongest cells are located in the southern portion of this line.
Hazards include brief downpours, winds in excess of 40mph, and lightning.
Strong and severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening.
The activity will end from west to east later tonight.
Temperatures will be slightly below with afternoon highs in the middle 70s to lower 80s.
A slight risk (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms exists across much of the area this afternoon and evening.
Damaging winds and large hail are possible, and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Be weather aware, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warning communications.
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 80. South wind 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely, and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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