Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and flooding expected for Central Indiana this week
Hoosiers might want to pack their umbrellas over the next few days as round after round of heavy rains move through Central Indiana, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
"We're looking at 1-3 inches of rain Thursday night," said NWS meteorologist Aaron Updike. "We're going to get even more rain late Friday and Friday night. In total, we're looking at 2-5 inches of rain, which could cause flooding, especially along rivers and waterways."
Updike said there was a chance the area could see thunderstorms Thursday night along with light hail, but meteorologists were more concerned about heavy showers. He urged Hoosiers to ensure they had a way of getting weather alerts on their phone, or through a NOAA Weather Radio in case of flash flooding.
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Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall expected Thursday through early Saturday across Indiana. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4+ inches are likely through Saturday with the highest totals across Southern and South Central Indiana. Flood Watch 8 PM Thu thru 8 AM Sat. pic.twitter.com/HcQJCQnX3m
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 22, 2023
NWS: Indy's weather outlook
Wednesday: night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Temperature rising to around 59 by 5 a.m. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 p.m., then showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Low around 43. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday: Showers. High near 51. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Friday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday: Showers, mainly before 2 p.m. High near 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday: Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
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