High heat and strong storms are expected across Indianapolis this weekend, according to the National Weather Service of Indianapolis.
A high of 91 degrees and severe storms are expected on June 12. Localized flooding is possible from Saturday’s downpours, said meteorologist Greg Melo.
Rainy conditions will continue through Sunday, when scattered showers are expected with a high of 87 degrees.
“Not a great forecast,” Melo said. “It’s gonna be warm and humid, as well.”
Rainy conditions are expected to continue into the start of the workweek. Temperatures may cool down by next weekend, Melo said, but it’s too early to be sure.
In the meantime, it’s best to throw an umbrella in your car just to be safe.
National Weather Service Indianapolis local forecast
Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: ‘Not a great forecast’: strong storms, high heats this weekend
Reporting by Matthew Cupelli, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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