I think the weather peaks early this work week. Today will be the nicest overall with respect to sunshine and afternoon temperatures. After a frosty start, a warmer finish this afternoon, with highs around 59 in Richmond, 60 in Muncie, and the low 60s in Lafayette and Indy. Bonus: the wind will only be around 5 mph. Central Indiana should stay above freezing tonight, and temps will be about the same tomorrow, with some extra clouds. Warmer and wetter weather moves in Tuesday night and stays through Thursday. Temps that are around average today and tomorrow will go above normal Tuesday night through Halloween. Last week brought our first flakes, and the coldest early season temperatures in over 20 years. This week’s headline may be the spooky Thursday forecast. The record rainfall in Indianapolis on Halloween is 1.3″ from 1941. The current forecast for this Thursday is just under an inch. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are also possible for trick-or-treaters. INDY ALMANAC: The average high today is 61 and the average low is 41. Records are 82 and 20. The sun rises at 8:10 and it sets at 6:48. PAUL’S PREVIOUS PREDICTION: Yesterday’s high was 56. My forecast was 56. DETAILED INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST: Today: Mostly sunny. High 61. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low 40. Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 61. Tuesday Night: Shower chances. Low 51. Wednesday: Chance of showers and storms. High 70. Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Chance of storms. Low 59. Thursday: Showers likely. Chance of storms. High 67. Thursday Night: Showers likely. Chance of storms. Low 49. Friday: Partly cloudy. High 59. Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 42. Saturday: Partly cloudy. Slight shower chance. High 53. Saturday Night: Clearing and colder. Low 36. Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 52. ]]>
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