It’s been exactly one week since the Indianapolis high temperature went above 70. And it’s been exactly one week since the average temperature has been above normal. High pressure starts the day drifting over Kentucky and Tennessee. That should make for a cold – but brighter weather, and that should make a lot of Lilly […]
Indiana’s Weather For Wednesday
You’ll notice a wicked westerly wind today, the most noticeable change following a front that clipped the state early this morning. Behind the cold front both clouds and temperatures will decrease. Midday and afternoon gusts could reach 25-30 mph. The front’s rain stayed mainly north of Indianapolis. South Bend recorded a third of an inch […]
Indiana’s Weather For Tuesday
A dreary day that revolves around low pressure moving into Kentucky on its way to southeast Indiana by tonight. An upper level low starts the day near St. Louis. The weather deck is stacked against you. Expect scattered light showers today. There could be some sprinkles or drizzle. As the low starts wobbling westward tonight […]
Indiana’s Weather For Friday
Hot, hot, hot, hot stuff! (I actually Googled Donna Summer to make sure I had the right amount of “hot.”) Highs returned to the 80s yesterday, and should stay there for the next week. Temperatures will jump this weekend, but I’ve backed off the 90 degree forecast for Sunday. There are some hints that clouds […]
What Fueled Friday’s Thunderstorms?
I’ve had the question a few times this weekend: what happened Friday to cause such an outbreak? Thunderstorms, including the super-cell, or rotating storms that can spawn tornadoes, have some basic requirements: moisture, instability, and some sort of lift, or trigger mechanism. Moisture first streamed northward Friday with a warm front. A good way to […]
Maps & Charts: Indiana Weekend Weather
This chart shows the next chance of rain. Expect mid 80’s today, Upper 80’s Saturday, and around 90 Sunday, with plenty of sunshine. On the surface map, our morning rain is moving off to the southeast, with high pressure moving in from the northwest. Here’s a look at the Upper Air Flow Saturday. The jet […]