Severe Storms Expected Late Friday Across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — A round of severe weather is expected to move into Indiana late Friday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and the chance for isolated storms. The greatest threat arrives after sunset, mainly in western and central parts of the state.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed Indianapolis and much of northern and western Indiana under a Level 2 risk for severe storms. While not all storms will be severe, damaging wind gusts are the primary concern. Hail and tornado risk remains low.
Thursday will be mostly dry, though light showers are possible, especially across western Indiana. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy, with highs reaching the mid-60s. Any rain that falls is expected to be light and scattered.
Friday starts warm and breezy, with gusts up to 40 mph and temperatures climbing into the 70s and low 80s. Humidity will also rise through the day. Storms are not expected until after 10 p.m., with heavier rain and rumbles of thunder moving in overnight.
The storm system slows down heading into the weekend, bringing waves of rain and isolated storms through Monday. Rain totals could reach 2 to 4 inches in parts of central and western Indiana.
The National Weather Service urges residents to stay weather-aware, especially Friday night and into early Saturday.
