Let’s go to the scoreboard: Indy will have the fifth consecutive day of 90+ weather, and the 21st (!) consecutive day of no measurable precipitation. Indianapolis would need to reach 95 to tie a record today. Afternoon heat indices will be into the mid to upper 90s, with the hottest numbers to the west of Indy, closest to the persistent dome of high pressure.
Highs yesterday “only” made it to 86 in Muncie and 89 in Lafayette. No such luck today, with Lafayette hitting 94. Highs in Muncie and Richmond will be right around 90.
That persistent dome does begin breaking down this weekend. Storm chances are finally returning with a couple of weak fronts. A line of storms from the northwest could hit the northern half of the state this evening. Scattered showers and storms are possible Saturday during the day, and again Sunday afternoon and evening. The Sunday evening storms will be connected to a cold front that decreases everything Monday: clouds, temperatures, and humidity. That’ll work!
INDY ALMANAC:
The average high today is 83 and the average low is 63. Records are 95 and 42. The sunrise time is 7:12 and the sun sets at 8:19.
PAUL’S PREVIOUS PREDICTION:
Yesterday’s high was 90. My forecast was 90.
DETAILED INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST:
Today: Mostly, then partly sunny. Hot and humid. High 92.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Shower/storm chance late. Low 73.
Saturday: Partly sunny. Shower/storm chance. High 92.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 71.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Slight shower/storm chance in the afternoon High 92.
Sunday Night: Shower/storm chance. Low 69.
Labor Day Monday: Partly sunny. High 81.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Low 59.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 80.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Low 57.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 83.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 60.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 84.
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