Heat and humidity will return today as temperatures warm into the low and mid-90s across central Indiana.
Heat indices will rise above 100° this afternoon, peaking at 105° to 110° south of Interstate 70.
A heat advisory is in effect for the southern half of central Indiana this afternoon and evening.
Drink plenty of water and avoid being outdoors when possible today.
ISOLATED SEVERE STORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING
Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible as a cold front passes through the region later today.
Damaging winds will be the primary risk although an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
The greatest impacts will occur between 3 pm and 9 pm and especially across the eastern portions of central Indiana
Be weather aware, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warning communications.
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. West wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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