Category: Forecast

Oct 04

Saturday Forecast: Stormy Weekend Unfolding

Updated 10.05.13 @ 6:32a

Zionsville, IN After a pleasant end to the work week (how about highs once again zooming into the 80s Friday?!), we begin to undergo major weather changes as we progress through the weekend.  Our hats are off to the European model for nailing this heavy rain threat days in advance. After a sub-par performance earlier this week with rainfall amounts, it’s making up for “lost time” and in quick fashion.

Status-weather-showers-day-iconSaturday: Mostly cloudy, showers and t-storms; 1.00″ 66/ 78

While we may muster a little sunshine during the daytime hours Saturday, we think most of the day is mostly cloudy, warm, and humid, with an increasing risk of scattered showers and thunderstorms. We bracket the evening and overnight as the best time period for significant thunderstorms, including a severe thunderstorm. We anticipate damaging straight line winds as the primary focus for severe weather, but a quick spin-up tornado or two is possible. Severe weather is dangerous any time of the day, but particularly dangerous at night.  Be sure to keep tuned to local media and make sure to have your weather radio on alert mode. Another item of concern? The heavy rainfall threat. Most of central Indiana should check in with 1″, or more, of rainfall by the end of the day.

Status-weather-storm-night-iconSunday: Thunderstorms; 1.25″ 51/ 66

The cold front will slow to a crawl as it progresses through the state and as a result, we look for heavy rain and embedded thunder continuing Sunday, especially during the morning and early afternoon. Rain will end from west to east as we progress through the afternoon hours. Heavy rainfall is likely for the entire region, but especially for the eastern and southeastern portions of the state. Temperatures will begin to fall as we go through the afternoon.

Status-weather-showers-scattered-iconMonday: Mostly cloudy, showers; 0.10″ 50/ 59

An upper level low will remain overhead Monday creating a much cooler day along with considerable cloudiness and scattered showers. Highs likely won’t make it out of the 50s for many across central Indiana.

Status-weather-showers-day-iconTuesday: Partly to mostly cloudy, small shower chance; 0.10″ 45/ 62

Weather conditions will begin to improve as we move into Tuesday. We should add a little more sunshine to the mix and rain chances will diminish.  An isolated shower is possible, but many communities will remain rain-free Tuesday.

Status-weather-clear-iconWednesday through Friday: Mostly sunny; lower to middle 40s/ lower to middle 70s

We’ll enjoy dry conditions with lots of sunshine and moderating temperatures as we progress through the back half of next week.

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Oct 03

Friday Forecast: Feeling Like Summer In October

Updated 10.04.13 @ 7:45a

Zionsville, IN Thursday started off with cloudy skies and scattered showers, but rainfall amounts were extremely light for the most part across central Indiana.

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Status-weather-clouds-iconFriday: Partly cloudy; 64/ 84

While we cannot rule out an isolated shower or thunderstorm Friday, we think the majority of central Indiana wraps up the work week rain-free. Get outside and enjoy temperatures at summer-like levels. We think we top the middle 80s with continued unseasonably muggy conditions prevailing.

Status-weather-showers-day-iconSaturday: Increasing clouds; late showers and t-storms; 0.40″ 66/ 80

Most of your Saturday looks rain-free and continued unseasonably warm. We’ll note a gusty southwesterly breeze from time to time. As a cold front approaches, skies will begin to cloud up and scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop. Rain chances will be with us in a widely scattered form from late morning on, but the better chances of getting wet appear to arrive Saturday night. We also note the Storm Prediction Center has placed the region in a Slight Risk of severe weather, with damaging winds the primary threat Saturday night. Stay tuned!

Status-weather-showers-day-iconSunday: Cloudy with showers and t-storms- late day clearing; 0.60″ 50/ 66

Showers and thunderstorms will be likely on your way to church Sunday morning, continuing into the afternoon before clearing takes place late. Winds will shift to the northwest and help usher in a MUCH cooler air mass Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will fall through the afternoon Sunday.

Status-weather-clear-iconMonday: Mostly sunny; 43/ 60

“FINALLY.” At least that will be the word IndyWx.com uses to describe Monday’s weather as some true autumn air builds into the region. Monday is shaping up to be a beauty of a day with bright sunshine and crisp, cool temperatures.

Status-weather-clear-iconTuesday: Mostly sunny; 44/ 68

Tuesday is looking to be a carbon copy of Monday thanks to high pressure remaining in control of our weather.  Classic early October weather conditions will prevail early next week.

 

Status-weather-clouds-iconWednesday & Thursday: Partly cloudy; mid to upper 40s/ lower to middle 70s

Dry conditions will continue as we progress through the middle of next week with moderating temperatures. Highs will return to above normal levels by Wednesday.

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Oct 02

Thursday Forecast; Warm & Muggy Conditions Prevail

Forecast updated 10.03.13 @ 7:32a

Zionsville, IN It sure is hard to believe we’re in early October.  Multiple days with dew points running at summer-like levels, along with temperatures a solid 10 degrees above normal will continue as we wrap up the work week. We discuss rain/ storm chances below. Even this morning there are considerable differences between the European and GFS, in particular.

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Today: Scattered showers- 0.20″; 66/ 81

We think considerable cloudiness dominates the central Indiana landscape with scattered showers.  Rainfall amounts will be light for most and certainly much less than the aggressive European model suggested earlier in the week. We’ll sum today up as Mostly cloudy, warm, and muggy, with scattered showers.  We’re not looking at all day rains by any means, but keep the rain gear handy in case a shower moves through while you’re out and about.

Status-weather-clouds-iconFriday: Partly cloudy; 65/ 83

While we can’t completely rule out an isolated to widely scattered shower Friday, we anticipate most neighborhoods remaining dry.  Warm and unseasonably humid conditions will persist as we put a wrap on another work week.

Status-weather-showers-day-iconSaturday:  Partly cloudy, late night showers and t-storms- 0.40″; 66/ 82

Most of your Saturday should feature nice early autumn weather conditions.  In fact, it’ll feel more like summer rather than fall as gusty southwest winds help temperatures zoom into the lower 80s with a partly cloudy sky. Winds will gust upwards of 25 MPH in the open country Saturday afternoon. Otherwise, clouds will begin to increase later Saturday afternoon and showers and thunderstorms will move in Saturday night, in advance of a cold front.

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Sunday: Early showers and t-storms then decreasing clouds- 0.50″; 48/ 66

After reviewing latest model data we now think most of the showers and thunderstorms fall during the first half of your Sunday with decreasing cloudiness, falling temperatures, and a distinct wind shift taking shape Sunday afternoon. That said, as mentioned to open the forecast above, considerable model differences remain between our two more powerful forecast models. Stay tuned. Once the front blows east of the region, you’ll certainly know it as a MUCH cooler and drier air mass is ushered in on winds gusting upwards of 25 MPH.

Status-weather-clouds-iconMonday: Partly cloudy; 44/ 63

“Now this is what it’s supposed to be like!”  That’s at least what this weatherman will be saying Monday. After a period of multiple days of unseasonably warm and muggy conditions, it’ll be nice to get some actual fall-like weather to enjoy as we kick off the new work week.

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Tuesday: Partly cloudy; 43/ 69

I hope you liked Monday’s weather forecast, as we’ll repeat that on Tuesday- perhaps just with a touch more sunshine and moderating afternoon temperatures, after a chilly start to the day.  Pumpkin spice latte anyone?

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Wednesday: Partly cloudy; 49/ 74

The early take at the middle of next week shows dry skies remaining with temperatures moderating back to above normal levels.

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Oct 01

Wednesday Forecast: Unseasonably Warm & Muggy

Updated 10.01.13 @ 9:44p Zionsville, IN Even after a late rally by the sun, October 2013 opened as the warmest in six years. We continue the warm, unseasonably muggy, and…

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Sep 30

Tuesday Forecast: Unsettled Pattern Developing; Late Weekend Chill

Updated 09.30.13 @ 5:25p Zionsville, IN While we’ll enjoy a sunny couple of days ahead, we’re heading into an overall unsettled weather pattern for the remainder of the week. Lingering…

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