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Windy and Warmer Sunday
Posted ByToday is the average date of Indy’s first freeze, that’s not in our forecast today!
A nice warm up moves into Central Indiana, but a slight chance of rain moves into the state too. Highs will range from the upper 60s to mid 70s across Central Indiana today. The coolest temps will be in our Northern counties, and the warmest temps to the South. Indy will be right in between! There’s a 20% chance of an isolated shower, with wind gusts up to 30mph.
Overnight, skies clear and temps drop to the mid 40s.
Most of the day Monday looks dry, but rain moves in late afternoon into the evening. That rain sticks around through Tuesday night, and we could pick up, up to .75″ of rain.
High temps tumble into the low 50s by midweek, but a warm up is already on the horizon as we head into next weekend.
WTHR asked Indiana Insider analysts Peter Rusthoven (R) and Robin Winston (D) for their thoughts on Saturday night’s mayoral debate at the University of Indianapolis. Here are their responses. Please note that WTHR does not endorse these statements and that they are the opinions attributed to each individual commentator only.
From Peter:
This debate provided a good window on the candidates and the choice in this year’s Mayoral election.
Mayor Ballard comes across as exactly what he is – a Marine, a leader, a doer.
If you had to pick one of these two people to do a tough job that was personally important to you and your family, where “talking good” meant nothing and getting results meant everything, there’s no question you would hire the Marine and the doer, not the lawyer and the talker. And you’d be right.
That’s exactly the choice faced by the City of Indianapolis and it citizens. They should make the same decision.
From Robin:
Windy Weekend Ahead
Posted ByThe weekend forecast looks pretty good, you’ll just have to battle strong wind gusts as you’re out and about.
Highs will hit the mid 60s with mostly sunny skies today. Wind gusts up to 30 to 40mph are possible throughout the day.
Overnight, the winds die down as temps drop to the mid 40s. A chilly night is setting up with partly cloudy skies.
Sunday, wind gusts up to 25mph are likely as highs hit the mid 70s. There’s a 20% chance for an isolated shower.
Monday, we have another chance at rain… but the best day for showers will be Tuesday as highs only hit the mid 50s.
Check out the overnight lows in the 7 day forecast… chilly nights and mild days are right around the corner! Enjoy the colors of fall while they’re here!
Windy Friday & The Weekend Ahead
Posted ByThe weekend is almost here, and while the rain is gone, get ready for very windy conditions!
Highs today will reach the mid 60s with a mix of sun and clouds and wind gusts up to 35mph. There’s a slight chance of an afternoon/evening shower.
If you’re heading out to Operation Football, temps will quickly fall into 50s, and the wind won’t let up… so bundle up!
Saturday, we’ll see plenty of sunshine, but wind gusts up to 30mph will make it feel chilly. Highs will reach the mid 60s.
Sunday, the wind dies down, as temps warm into the low 70s, but there’s a chance for an afternoon shower.
More rain moves in early next week… and high temps fall into the 50s. It will really start to feel like fall, especially with overnight lows in the 30s!
Finally…some rain!
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What a change in weather we have seen the past few hours! Showers continue to march from south to north through Indiana. Look for highs to only top out in the mid to upper 60s the next four days. The rain will last until late tonight and not return until the beginning of next week.
Hey, I can’t wait to get to both Brown County and Parke County to look at the leaves and the covered bridges and the turning leaves. It looks like the weather will cooperate. The latest leaf update by the way, shows much of Indiana near peak as far as colors are concerned.
Rain Inches One Day Closer
Posted BySo far we’ve had no rain in Central Indiana for the month of October. That will change tonight and tomorrow.
Highs today will reach the low to mid 70s with a mix of sun and clouds. Today we stay dry.
Overnight into Thursday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible. We’re not looking at severe storms right now, but gusty winds and heavy downpours will be possible in isolated cells. Up to 1/2″ of rain is possible.
A cold front is sparking the rain, and after it passes Friday, it will be breezy with highs only in the 60s!
Sunshine rebounds for the weekend.
Rain in Sight… Just Not Yet!
Posted ByWho’s ready for more sunshine and above average temps? Show of hands please!
You got it! Highs today will reach the upper 70s with partly cloudy skies.
Tonight, look up at the sky for the Harvest Moon! It’s official at 10:07pm. Skies wll be partly cloudy and temps mild in the mid 50s, so viewing should be beautiful!
Wednesday looks mainly dry with highs in the mid 70s. Clouds will start to build for the late afternoon and evening with rain moving in late Wednesday night.
Showers and isolated storms are likely Thursday as highs only reach the upper 60s.
The rain ends early Friday, but temps will not rebound until the weekend.
Fast forward to next week, and we could be talking overnight lows in the 30s mid week!
Changes on the Horizon
Posted ByCentral Indiana’s dry weather marches on… but a big change is right around the corner!
Today will be the 10th day in a row of no rain in Central Indiana. Rain hasn’t fallen since September 30th. Today, more sunshine is ahead with highs around 80 degrees.
Overnight, temps drop to the mid 50s with partly cloudy skies.
Tuesday, we’re still expecting to be rain free with partly cloudy skies and highs in the 70s.
Our next chance for rain moves late Wednesday. A quick disturbance will move through the state, leaving much chillier air behind it!
Scattered showers are likely Thursday, and by Friday, highs will only reach the low 60s.


