Indianapolis, Indiana – Thunderstorms packing heavy rain and isolated lightning are expected to roll into Central Indiana by early Monday afternoon, just in time to complicate commutes across the Indianapolis metro area.
According to the National Weather Service, a round of showers is likely before 2 p.m. Monday, followed by thunderstorms with potential downpours between 2 and 5 p.m. The highest impacts are expected along Interstate 70 and I-65, where reduced visibility and slick roads could delay travel. Storms could continue after 5 p.m., bringing additional rain chances into Monday night, particularly between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Drivers should prepare for brief flooding on low-lying roads and avoid travel during the heaviest rainfall. Rainfall amounts could reach over half an inch in some areas, and higher totals are possible within thunderstorms…