NWS: Heat Wave Builds, Dangerous Temps, Poor Air
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is entering a stretch of dangerous heat and humidity, with heat advisories in place and air quality declining.
Wednesday started quietly and comfortably with morning temperatures in the upper 60s. However, by the afternoon, highs near 90 degrees and rising humidity will exacerbate the conditions. Western parts of the state are under a heat advisory and experiencing poor air quality.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest and most humid day of the week. Temperatures will climb into the mid-90s, and dew points in the upper 70s will push the heat index above 105 degrees in many areas.
A Heat Advisory will cover most of Indiana, and overnight lows in the mid-70s will offer little relief.
Storm chances remain low until late Thursday, with scattered showers and storms more likely Friday and Saturday. The added clouds and rain could help bring down temperatures slightly over the weekend, but the humidity is expected to persist.
Relief from the high heat and humidity is possible late this weekend into next week, as the edge of the heat dome shifts and scattered storms continue.
