Category: T-storms

Aug 16

Unsettled Weekend…

Some are waking up to the pitter-patter of rain drops this morning and this is a sign of what’s ahead this weekend.  While it won’t rain the entire time, most folks will see beneficial rainfall over the weekend.  In this case, rain is a good thing, as we’re running under normal rainfall totals month-to-date by 1.23″.

Morning showers will push through the region before dry conditions return late morning into the early afternoon.  Scattered showers will then again “dot” the central Indiana landscape this evening before potentially a more widespread rain moves in overnight.

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Heavier rainfall may push in overnight from the west as low pressure draws closer…

Forecast radar at 10pm:

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Sunday will have a more humid feel to the air and scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain in our forecast:

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This is only the beginning of a rather unsettled week ahead, including multiple rain and storm chances.  Widespread upcoming 7-day precipitation totals range between 1.5″ and 2″, but locally heavier totals can be expected.

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Aug 14

Throw An Extra Blanket On The Bed Tonight…

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Reinforcing Cool Air Blowing In…A reinforcing push of cool air is blowing into town today and will result in a downright chilly night ahead (especially considering the time of year).  A couple showers can still be expected across south-central parts of the state, but won’t amount to much.  The big news will be the chilly temperatures tonight as we forecast upper 40s officially in the city and low to mid 40s across northeastern suburbs.  Highs will only climb into the middle 70s with lots of sunshine Friday.

Warmer And More Unsettled…Temperatures will moderate into the weekend, but we’re also going to introduce rain chances back into the picture.  Most of Saturday will remain rain-free, but we can’t rule out scattered showers and thunderstorms as the first in a series of disturbances tries to overcome initial dry air in place.  Better rain and storm chances will prevail Sunday.

Heavy Rain Next Week…Forecast rainfall numbers continue to rise next week as a series of weather makers impacts central Indiana.  A good consensus would place 1.5″ to 2″ of rain down, with locally heavier totals.  Stay tuned as we fine tune timing.

7-Day Precipitation Outlook:

  • 7-Day Rainfall Forecast: 1.5″-2″
  • 7-Day Snowfall Forecast: 0.00″

We’re enjoying another colorful sunrise across central Indiana this morning.  John Salewicz snapped this scenic photo earlier this morning.  Thanks, John!

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Throw an extra blanket on the bed tonight! Temperatures will dip into the mid to upper 40s for many.

Throw an extra blanket on the bed tonight! Temperatures will dip into the mid to upper 40s for many.

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Aug 11

Feeling Tropical Now, But Cooler Air Coming…

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Air You Can Wear…We’re awaking to lots of fog and very muggy conditions.  Dew points remain in the upper 60s and lower 70s (very oppressive)!  A shower or thunderstorm will be possible really at any time today, but most likely this afternoon as the first of two cold fronts drops into the region.  Similar to yesterday, locally heavy downpours will certainly be possible with all of the moisture in the air.

A secondary cold front will blow through Tuesday with a continued chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.  We’ll get in on a much cooler and drier air flow Tuesday evening and this will set the stage for a very pleasant rest of the work week, including below normal temperatures into the weekend.

Warming Up; Chance Of Storms…Temperatures will moderate and we’ll introduce showers and thunderstorms into your forecast Sunday.  Early thinking on next week suggests a potentially unsettled (stormy) one, but warmer than average.

7-Day Precipitation Outlook:

  • 7-Day Rainfall Forecast: 0.50″-1.00″
  • 7-Day Snowfall Forecast: 0.00″
Precipitable water values will once again approach 2" today and assist in locally torrential downpours around the region.

Precipitable water values will once again approach 2″ today and assist in locally torrential downpours around the region.

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Aug 10

Unsettled Couple Days Ahead Before A Taste Of Fall By Mid Week…

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms continue to impact central Indiana, along with localized flash flooding (precipitable water values are currently above 2″ in spots and suggest localized very heavy…

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Aug 09

Lots Of Clouds Around, But Not Much Rain…

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Widely Scattered Showers, But Most Remain Dry…Most concentrated rain and heavier rainfall totals will remain confined to southern portions of the state as an area of low pressure continues to impact the region.  Here across central Indiana, look for lots of clouds, but little in the way of concentrated rain over the weekend.  A widely scattered shower is possible today and Sunday, but most will remain rain-free.   We officially call for a high around 80 today and in the lower 80s Sunday, but want to stress there will be a wide range in highs both days across central Indiana (due to cloud cover).

Early Week Cold Front…A cold front will sweep the state late Tuesday.  Ahead of this boundary, scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible Monday afternoon.  Low pressure will form along the frontal boundary over Indiana Tuesday before moving northeast into the Great Lakes.  This may aid in better coverage of showers and thunderstorms locally on Tuesday.  Otherwise, we’ll note a wind shift and cooler, drier air pouring back into the area Tuesday evening.

Beautiful Mid/ Late Week Stretch…A beautiful stretch of weather is on deck for the middle and latter portion of next week.  Early fall-like conditions can be expected Wednesday and Thursday, before temperatures begin to moderate Friday.

Looking a bit past the 7-day forecast shows our next storm system taking aim on the region next weekend.

7-Day Precipitation Outlook:

  • 7-Day Rainfall Forecast: 0.50″-0.75″
  • 7-Day Snowfall Forecast:  0.00″
Widely scattered showers will be possible this weekend across central Indiana. More concentrated, heavier, rain is on tap across southern portions of the state.

Widely scattered showers will be possible this weekend across central Indiana. More concentrated, heavier, rain is on tap across southern portions of the state.

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