Storms producing heavy rainfall are moving into western Indiana now.
The highlighted area has an increased risk of storms becoming severe.
The main hazards include localized flooding and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
Rainy Day Ahead
Showers and storms will move through central Indiana today with periods of heavy rain expected.
Some storms may be severe later into the day.
Dry and pleasant weather will move in this weekend with warming temps going into early next week.
Severe Risk Today
Thunderstorms will impact central Indiana through the day today, with the best chances for severe weather this afternoon and evening.
Main threats include damaging winds and frequent lightning.
Isolated flooding with periods of heavy rain is expected.
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. High near 82. Southwest wind around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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