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Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
- 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
7 days ago
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Central Indiana under July 24 heat advisory, with temps to feel as high as 106 degrees
The National Weather Service of Indianapolis announced a heat advisory for the Indianapolis Metropolitan area and other Central Indiana counties on July 24, as the heat index is expected to feel as high as 106 degrees. The heat advisory will be active from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 24, as temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, with dew points in the upper 70s. "What this means is that the actual temperatures outside will be about 105 degrees across the whole Central Indiana area," said NWS Indianapolis meteorologist Andrew White. "This is going to create dangerous conditions for folk who spend a lot of time outside, especially if they are in full sun or don't have enough water." Good afternoon! Hot and humid weather will return with dangerously high heat indices possible. The heat will first reach western portions of Indiana where a heat advisory is in effect for Wednesday afternoon. By Thursday, the heat will arrive for the rest of the state. #INwx Although the National Weather Service of Indianapolis has only placed a heat advisory for July 24, NWS meteorologists warn that temperatures will remain relatively high throughout the rest of the week, with the region's heat index remaining in the high 90s and low 100s until July 29. Meteorologists recommend people in the community try to stay cool and limit the amount of time they are in the sun. For residents who may not have a place to cool down, meteorologists recommend that the community utilize one of Indianapolis' cooling centers that can be found across the city. A full list of centers with weekday and weekend hours can be found Indianapolis Parks and Recreation website. These locations will be open on July 23. The city encourages Hoosiers to keep the following safety tips in mind over the next few days.
