Showers and storms start early for some today. On Twitter, @themrhood: reports a “nice rain on the south side of Kokomo” in the 5am hour. A thunderstorm complex from overnight gets the credit. It dropped a quarter-inch or less of precipitation around South Bend, and then moved south and southeast. That complex formed in front of a front that will slide through the state today. The best rain and storm chances will be in the north half of Indiana through the morning, then central Indiana this afternoon, and from Indy southward tonight. The front should settle near the Ohio River by Friday morning. Most places would welcome water today. The Weather Service in Indianapolis notes that Indy hasn’t had measurable precipitation since August 10. That’s the longest stretch this year, at 12 days. We had a 24 day stretch of course last year..in June, and then an 18 day stretch in July. You should notice a decrease in both clouds and humidity during the day Friday. It’s still summer-time, and all those outdoor events are golden this weekend. Plenty of sunshine, and humidity at a lower level, at least Saturday. It will get hotter, and may get a little more muggy Sunday. We definitely will Talk Soup next week – upper level high pressure looks to its thing, leading to the kind of weather we expect in August. Be ready for several days of hot and humid conditions. INDY ALMANAC: The average high today is 84 and the average low is 64. Records are 101 and 46. The sun rises at 7:04 and it sets at 8:31. PAUL’S PREVIOUS PREDICTION: Yesterday’s high was 88. My forecast was 88. DETAILED INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST: Today: Partly to mostly cloudy with chances of showers and storms. High 87. Tonight: Shower and storm chances. Low 64. Friday: Partly to mostly sunny. High 85. Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 61. Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 85. Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low 62. Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 88. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Low 68. Monday: Partly sunny. High 89. Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 70. Tuesday: Partly sunny. High 90. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 70. Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 91. ]]>
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