INDIANAPOLIS — Central Indiana, and much of the Ohio Valley, is in desperate need of rainfall. Confidence is growing that a decent chunk of our state and region gets some much-needed rain relief with the upcoming pattern change to much cooler temperatures next week.
But this afternoon, and Saturday, will be anything but cool. For the seventh straight day, high temperatures soar into the upper 80s and lower 90s. The longest such streak in Indianapolis this late in the season since 2018. After Saturday highs near 90°, it becomes the second-longest streak on record of 87°+ this late behind 14 straight days way back in 1891. This heat streak expires in a big way into next week and the transition proves to be a wet one, beginning with isolated, but possibly severe, storms later this evening.
Impactful Isolated Storms Friday Evening:
We want you to be Weather Aware if you plan to be outside this evening, especially for areas near/north of I-70 before midnight. The combination of unseasonably hot temperatures, increasing low-level moisture (dewpoints now in the 60s), and an approaching front will trigger storm initiation in northwestern Indiana between 4-6 p.m.
Though storms should remain isolated, they could produce locally severe wind gusts and/or hail as the drift toward the Indy metro area between 9-10 p.m. Delays of some Operation Football games and other outdoor events are possible. Please monitor radar closely and we always recommend our free 13Weather app to alert of approaching thunderstorms and lightning in your area.
Soggy Sunday At Times:
Any storms diminish around midnight and that boundary settles toward the Ohio River during the morning Saturday. That sets the stage for plenty of sunshine tomorrow and one last day of hot highs near 90°, in what will be easily the drier of the two days this weekend and more optimal for outdoor activities…