Indianapolis remains under flood threat through Sunday morning, freezing temps to follow
Rain will continue to pour across Central Indiana before mixing with sleet and then tapering off on Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Indianapolis remained under a flood warning through 1 p.m. Saturday as Friday night's rainfall recedes from roadways. A flood watch will stay in place until 8 a.m. Sunday.
The NWS predicts that by the time the showers end, parts of Central Indiana will have received up to 7 inches of precipitation.
Indianapolis remains at high flood risk Saturday. Here's how to check road conditions
Storm systems are traveling with a cold front moving through the area "like cars on a highway," NWS meteorologist Matthew Eckhoff said.
The NWS forecasts that the temperature will fall to near 49 degrees Saturday evening, dropping further to 39 degrees overnight. Sunday will be slightly cooler with a high of 46 during the day and 34 overnight.
Monday will begin as a temperate, sunny day with a high of 54 degrees before the cold front brings a chance of a rain-snow mix in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will dip as low as 27 degrees on Monday night, with wind gusting up to 23 mph.
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If you encounter a downed traffic signal or a limb blocking a roadway, contact the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622 or online at RequestIndy.gov. When calling after hours, press "2" to be connected.
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Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter at IndyStar. She can be reached at [email protected].
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