Strong to severe thunderstorms possible this weekend in Indianapolis. The latest forecast
There are chances for thunderstorms tonight with the rain sticking around this weekend so make sure you keep an umbrella and rain jacket close.
A hazardous weather outlook for Central Indiana said storms will increase overnight Thursday and may produce small hail. Periodic chances of more showers and thunderstorms will begin Friday with wind gusts up to 40 mph likely happening that afternoon.
National Weather Service Indianapolis said there are daily chances for rain this weekend. Friday is expected to be warm with storms in the morning tapering off into the afternoon, but meteorologists are watching Sunday closely for widespread severe weather across the region.
"An active weather pattern is expected late this week into the weekend with strong to severe thunderstorms possible late Thursday into Thursday night with a higher threat Sunday. Details remain uncertain at this time," NWS Indianapolis posted on X.
An active weather pattern is expected late this week into the weekend with strong to severe thunderstorms possible late Thursday into Thursday night with a higher threat Sunday. Details remain uncertain at this time. #INwx pic.twitter.com/hiEa7y3dY3
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 26, 2025
Rain, rain, when will you go away? This week's Indianapolis weather forecast
Central Indiana information for the 12-24 hour forecast. Graphic displays temperatures, precipitation chances, wind direction, and wind speeds for March 27-28, 2025.
⛅ Partly cloudy this morning skies before becoming cloudy in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of an afternoon shower. The high will be around 60 degrees.
🌩️ Cloudy skies will come early before thunderstorms develop late into the evening. The low will be around 50 degrees and there's a 70% chance of rain.
🌧️ Rain ends early in the morning. There will be breaks of sun and wind in the afternoon. The high will be 77% degrees with a 60% chance of rain and winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
☁️ Clear skies with a few passing clouds. The low will be 61 degrees with higher wind gusts being possible.
☁️/☁️ Overcast. Slight chance of a rain shower with a high of 69 degrees.
🌧️ Rain showers in the evening becoming a steady light rain overnight. The low will be near 60 degrees with a 70% chance of rain.
🌩️ Rain showers in the morning with thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. There is a potential for severe thunderstorms with an 80% chance of rain. The high will be 71 degrees.
🌩️ Thunderstorms with a 90% chance of rain and a low of 46 degrees.
🌦️ Rain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. The high will be 49 degrees with a 40% chance of rain.
☁️ Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. The low will be 33 degrees.
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