Monday is starting out on the cloudy and mild side in Indianapolis, with the official reading at Indianapolis International Airport sitting at about 61°F early this morning. South-southwest winds are already on the breezy side and are expected to strengthen through the afternoon, helping push highs into the mid-70s. Gusts should top out around 30 to 35 mph today, with even stronger winds expected on Tuesday, as a wetter, more active pattern moves in Tuesday night into midweek and brings a risk of thunderstorms and localized flooding.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
This afternoon, south-southwest winds are forecast to run near 10 to 16 mph, with gusts up to about 31 mph, and forecasters expect those gusts to ramp up into the 30 to 40 mph range on Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service Indianapolis, deep mixing in the atmosphere and a tightening pressure gradient will help drive those stronger gusts. If you have patio furniture, lawn umbrellas or trash cans that like to take off down the street, now is the time to bring them in or tie them down before the afternoon commute.
Tuesday Night Storms And Flood Risk
Showers and a few thunderstorms are most likely late Tuesday and Tuesday night, with activity potentially lingering into Wednesday as a frontal boundary stalls over the region. According to the National Weather Service Indianapolis, repeated rounds of rain could lead to localized flooding, with most new rainfall amounts expected to be a few tenths of an inch, and some pockets possibly reaching a half inch or a bit more. Isolated strong storms, mainly northwest of Indianapolis, could bring damaging wind gusts and small hail overnight, so it is a good idea to have a backup plan to move outdoor events or equipment inside.
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