Rush-Hour Rumbles Soak Indy, but Spring Sizzle Is Next

Indianapolis is rolling into Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with mostly clear skies and temps in the low 60s, but the dry start will not last. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to fire during the morning commute. Highs will climb into the upper 70s, near 77°F, with west-southwest winds around 10 mph and gusts up to about 20 mph this afternoon. The main concerns this morning are brief heavy downpours and a few stronger cells that could kick up gusty winds or small hail, mainly northeast of the city. Conditions should calm down tonight, setting the stage for a warmer, sunnier Thursday.

Morning Showers and the Commute

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely before about 9 a.m., with most spots picking up between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain, plus a few pockets of heavier downpours. A couple of storms could bring gusty winds or small hail, especially north and east of downtown, so plan for slick roads and reduced visibility on…..

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