Updated 09.11.13 @ 10:06p
Zionsville, IN After three brutally hot late summer days, I know most are looking forward to a big time change for the cooler as we close out the work week and head on into the weekend! We talk temperature changes, slim chances for some badly needed rainfall, and another stretch of heat next week!
Cold Front Blows Through Later This Morning: A strong cold front will usher in a true taste of autumn just in time for another special football weekend ahead! We bracket the wee morning hours through late morning for the chance of a shower or embedded rumble of thunder as the cold front blows through central Indiana. That said, we’re only looking at a broken line of precipitation and don’t think every neighborhood gets wet. Those that do see rain, don’t look for anything too terribly impressive, with most precipitation totals under two tenths of an inch. Winds will then shift out of the northwest and gust upwards of 20 MPH during the evening, helping the drastically cooler air settle in. Temperatures will actually fall during the afternoon, after early highs in the upper 70s.
Brilliant, Fall-Like Late Week: Despite a few puffy cumulus clouds Friday, expect dry conditions extending into Saturday with lots of sunshine. Temperatures will run roughly ten degrees below normal. In fact, Saturday morning will be particularly chilly, especially considering the simmering heat earlier this week. Some outlying communities will likely fall into the upper 30s. Highs both Friday and Saturday will only make it into the upper 60s. – Sounds like a perfect weekend to grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte prior to kickoff of your favorite football team!
Sunday Shower? A weak cold front will slide through the region Sunday evening. Clouds will increase with this boundary and we’ll keep an eye on precipitation chances as we move forward. That said, for now, we only think a widely scattered shower is possible Sunday. Most stay dry.
Resurgent Warmth Next Week: As we’ve been saying for weeks, we’re still in a warm pattern, overall, and don’t see any significant changes until potentially late in the month (say the last 5-7 days). Ridging rebuilds by the middle part of next week and moderating temperatures will ensue. We anticipate highs flirting with the 90 degree mark by Wednesday.
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