Indianapolis starts the day with a relatively calm setup, but the afternoon forecast carries a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 PM, according to the National Weather Service.
The official point forecast for central Indianapolis calls for mostly sunny skies and a high near 66°F, with calm wind becoming south southwest at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
For schools, commuters, church events, youth sports and outdoor plans, the practical message is to use the dry parts of the day wisely and keep an indoor option ready later in the afternoon. Any thunder means people should move indoors or into a hard-topped vehicle until the storm passes.
River flooding remains a separate concern in parts of Indiana and Illinois where National Weather Service statements continue for some waterways. That does not mean every Indianapolis neighborhood is under a flood warning, but it does mean drivers should avoid flooded roads and check local updates before traveling near rivers or low-lying rural routes.
Forecasts can change, so readers should check updated NWS alerts before travel or outdoor events. CGN Weather uses U.S. measurements for local weather coverage, including Fahrenheit temperatures and miles per hour wind speeds.
Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service Indianapolis forecast; National Weather Service; NOAA