Fourth of July forecast: Thunderstorms early in Central Indiana, but drier by evening

Yasmeen Saadi, Indianapolis Star
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Thunderstorms may rain on a few Fourth of July parades Thursday morning. Thunderstorms will arrive mid-morning across central Indiana, according to local meteorologists with the National Weather Service.

Meteorologist Michael Koch said central Indiana could expect storms coming in around 10 a.m., which are expected to last until 1 or 2 p.m.

After this batch of rain, Koch said the region may see more showers, but that they will be more likely south of Interstate 70.

In a social media post Thursday morning, the National Weather Service warned of damaging winds during the thunderstorm. Koch said lightning and torrential rain could cause some localized flooding as well.

While it may be a rainy afternoon, Koch said that conditions should be dry for the most part after 8 p.m.

For folks out celebrating the Fourth of July, Koch said to take precautions with the storms.

"We always tell people, whenever thunder roars, go indoors," Koch said. "If you can hear thunder, you're too close, make sure you take cover."

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This week's forecast in Central Indiana

As of Thursday, here is this week's weather forecast from NWS in Indianapolis.

Fourth of July, today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3 p.m. Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. High near 83. Calm wind moving southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Monday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday night: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Tuesday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Yasmeen Saadi is a Pulliam Fellow, primarily covering breaking news and crime. You can email her at YSaadi@gannett.com.

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