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Indianapolis Star
27-07-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Brickyard 400 weather forecast calls for rain near NASCAR Indianapolis race start time today
NASCAR returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway today, but rain could also follow suit. Chase Briscoe and the other Brickyard 400 drivers may be in for a long, wet day, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Here's what we know: Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain, according to NWS Indianapolis. High temperature is expected to be near 91 degrees. Heat index values may reach 105. The website shows rain chances between 30% and 50% from noon through 5 p.m. today, before jumping to a 60% to 70% chance in the early evening. "We're monitoring this boundary currently in the north around the Kokomo region," NWS Indianapolis meteorologist Aaron Updike said. "We expect that to be the focus of the storms. Right around race start time, there could be thunderstorms in the area, but we're not sure if they'll actually hit the track. There's about a 50 to 60% chance between 2 and 5 p.m." Decades of history: Best and worst of NASCAR Brickyard 400 action The NASCAR Brickyard 400 will take place at 2 p.m. ET Sunday, July 27, 2025. Race tickets begin at $45. TV: TNT, TruTV, HBO Max Watch the Brickyard 400 on Sling Streaming options include Sling, which offers a free trial, plus the driver cam on Max (subscription required). Catch the Brickyard 400 live on Sling Catch all the motor sports racing action from Indianapolis through multiple viewing platforms, including TNT (Sling offers free trial), TruTV (qualifying) and Max (in-car driver camera). Watch the NASCAR Brickyard 400 live with a Sling free trial Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10 Row 11 Row 12 Row 13 Row 14 Row 15 Row 16 Row 17 Row 18 Row 19
Indianapolis Star
25-07-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Even with heavy rain and thunderstorms, there's still a heat advisory in effect
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are coming through Indianapolis, amid a heat advisory. Scatter showers will pour throughout central Indiana with rain rates of 1-2 inches per hour in the strongest storms. The heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. in portions of central Indiana on July 25, while there's a marginal risk for severe weather the same day. "We call it evaporative cooling, and even now with the rain, temperatures are down to 76 degrees," NWS Indianapolis meteorologist Aaron Updike told IndyStar. "For a brief time, the air will be cooler, but with the hot and humid temperatures, we will be right back to a heat advisory." Scattered thunderstorms will continue into the evening before skies become partly cloudy after midnight. The low will be 76 degrees and there's a 60% chance of rain. Storms will continue through the weekend for Saturday and Sunday with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 70s. A full list of centers with weekday and weekend hours can be found on the Indianapolis Parks and Recreation website. The city encourages Hoosiers to keep the following safety tips in mind over the next few days.
Indianapolis Star
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
The heat wave persists in Central Indiana again Thursday. Here's when it will be the hottest
The hot weather continues in Central Indiana as we enter day four of the heat advisory. On Thursday, temperatures will once again peak in the low 90s, but it may feel even hotter with a heat index value of 100, according to Aaron Updike, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. "Temperatures will be quickly rising this morning into the afternoon with highs around 90 to 92 across Central Indiana," Updike said. "With that, we are expecting some pretty high dew points and therefore humidity as well with dew points in the low 70s today. That should lead to heat index values around 100, so definitely a hot one out there. Especially for those without any kind of air conditioning." There are chances of showers and thunderstorms later in the day, but it is expected to mostly impact the northern half of the state. Summer in Indy: It's still hot. Really hot. These resources can help you get through the heat wave Hoosiers can expect it to be hottest from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday. Meteorologists have urged Hoosiers to stay indoors where it's cool and to drink plenty of water while the heat advisory remains in effect for dozens of Indiana counties. Indiana residents can call 211 or 866-211-9966 to find cooling centers near them. Indiana 211 is a helpline providing Hoosiers with the information they need to stay safe during the extreme heat this summer. You can find a list of current cooling centers in your area on Indiana 211's website. Report or add a cooling center by contacting the Indiana 211 resource team by email at in211database@ ☀️🌧️Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. ⛈️Thursday night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ☀️🌧️Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. ⛈️Friday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 🌥️⛈️Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 🌦️Saturday night: Showers likely before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. ☀️🌧️Sunday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind. ⛈️Sunday night: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. John Tufts contributed to this report.
Indianapolis Star
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Central Indiana will be hot (again) Wednesday. Here's what time the heat will be at its worst
A powerful heat wave continues to blanket Central Indiana under scorching temperatures Wednesday. Despite a chance for showers and thunderstorms, heat index values — what the temperature actually feels like — will be as high as 100 to 105 each day until Friday, June 27, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Meteorologists have urged Hoosiers to stay indoors where it's cool and to drink plenty of water while a heat advisory remains in effect for dozens of Indiana counties. Forecasters say it could be a while before temperatures cool off in Central Indiana. Here's how hot it could get on Wednesday, June 25. Story continues after photo gallery. Temperatures Wednesday will reach highs in the low 90s, but when you factor in humidity it will feel more like 100 degrees, according to NWS meteorologist Aaron Updike. Overnight temperatures, he said, won't help matters. "The thing that we're watching are the temperatures occurring overnight. They're failing to fall below 77 degrees most nights, and that's having a cumulative effect in not allowing those without air conditioning to get some relief," Updike said. "That causes a lot of stress on vulnerable communities." Indianapolis has opened several cooling centers with air conditioning to help residents avoid heat exhaustion. A full list of these centers can be found online at For Hoosiers who want to avoid the worst of the heat, Updike said, temperatures Wednesday will reach their hottest between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. That's when the heat, he said, will feel anywhere from 100 to 105 degrees across Central Indiana. The heat outside is awful: But what's the hottest day on record for Indiana? ⛈️⛅ Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 92 and a low around 75. Heat index values as high as 100. Chance of precipitation is 40%. ⛈️☀️ Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94 and a low around 76. Heat index values as high as 101. ⛈️☀️ Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94 and a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. ⛈️⛅ Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89 and a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. ⛈️☀️ Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91 and a low around 74. ⛈️⛅ Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90 and a low near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Indianapolis Star
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Firefighter electrocuted, power still out after 80-mph storm hits Central Indiana
About 62,000 remained without power across Indiana June 19, according to AES Indiana and Duke outage maps, after parts of the state were hit with winds up to 80 mph the evening before. A 29-year-old Indianapolis firefighter was hospitalized after being electrocuted and falling about 12 feet while responding to a home with downed power lines and a tree limb on fire, according to a press release. He is now in stable condition. The line of powerful storms also caused nearly 300 buildings to be damaged and 60-mph-plus winds throughout Midwestern states, according to the National Weather Service of Indianapolis. No tornados have been confirmed. Meteorologist Aaron Updike said that could change as more damage reports come in today. Tippecanoe County is being investigated for a possible tornado, he said. Temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s the rest of the week. Updike encouraged those working outside to focus on heat safety, such as by taking breaks inside or under shade. Weather forecast: Next week's heat wave could feel as hot as 105 degrees in Indianapolis
