Expect a Hot and Humid day with thunderstorms possible.
Storms will be most likely in the afternoon and evening hours and along and north of the I-74 corridor.
There is a SLIGHT RISK for severe thunderstorms today and tonight.
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for southern Central Indiana today.
Drink plenty of fluids if outdoors and remember when Thunder Roars, go indoors!
Heat Advisory Today
Hot and humid conditions will continue today, with heat indices peaking around 105 to 110 degrees in southern Central Indiana.
Take breaks from the heat and drink plenty of fluids.
Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms
There is a SLIGHT RISK for severe thunderstorms today and a MARGINAL RISK for severe thunderstorms on Thursday.
The primary hazards of these storms will be damaging winds, lightning, large hail, and heavy rain.
Thunderstorms will be most likely during the afternoon through overnight hours.
Be weather aware the next several days!
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 11am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 7 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. East wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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