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Severe Thunderstorms Possible From The Plains To The Great Lakes, Heat Wave To Continue Over The Southern U.S.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rainfall will be possible through tonight from the central Plains to the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. The heavy rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding. Excessive heat will persist across the southern Plains and Desert Southwest early this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Indianapolis International Airport (KIND)

Lat: 39.73°NLon: 86.28°WElev: 790ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 18 Aug 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Indianapolis IN

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 88 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 72 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 89 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 71 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 92 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 72 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 89 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 66 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

    High: 83 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Indianapolis IN
 39.75°N 86.16°W (Elev. 712 ft)
Last Update:
1:45 pm EDT Aug 18, 2019
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Aug 18, 2019-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2019
 
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