More severe weather is possible today, after an overnight squall line brought high winds, small hail, and flooding rain to central Indiana.
The wind gusted to 72mph in Boone County at 2:07am, according to a “ham” radio report. Earlier the wind hit 55 mph near Lafayette. A 60 mph gust was reported from just southwest of Bloomington. Four inches of rain fell overnight in northeast Indiana’s Whitley county.
Indianapolis measured just over half an inch of rain between 3 and 5am. A Tornado Watch was in place, but tornado warnings did not follow.
Today’s most likely time for severe weather is the late afternoon through evening time period. Flooding is already a concern. Another inch is possible around the Indy metro area, and another 1-3 inches could fall in western Indiana, where a Flash Flood Watch is in place.
The cold front passage overnight tonight should shut down the storms. It will be less humid Sunday. A few spotty showers are possible in the morning. That’s one change from the ongoing forecast. Not much of a weather weekend, huh?
INDY ALMANAC:
The average high today is 78 and the average low is 58. Records are 96 and 39. The sun rises at 6:19 and sets at 9:07.
PAUL’S PREVIOUS PREDICTION:
Yesterday’s high was 77. My forecast was 81.
DETAILED INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST:
Today: Showers and storms likely, especially in the morning and again in the mid to late afternoon. A few could be severe. High 78.
Tonight: Showers and storms likely. A few could be severe. Low 63.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a few spotty showers in the morning. Partly sunny in the afternoon. Less humid. High 73.
Sunday Night: Clearing and cooler. Low 51.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 71.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Low 53.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 73.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Low 56.
Wednesday: Partly sunny. High 76.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low 60.
Thursday: Chance of showers and storms. High 80.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low 64.
Friday: Chance of showers and storms. High 79.
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