Thunderstorms — some possibly severe with damaging winds — will sweep across Central Indiana early this week followed by the potential for dangerous heat, according to local meteorologists with the National Weather Service, who advise Hoosiers to pay careful attention to the weather.
By Thursday, forecasters say rainy conditions will give way to peak afternoon heat indices that could reach 102 in Indianapolis and 106 in Bloomington. Meanwhile, Terre Haute and Vincennes could see temperatures with heat indices around 105, NWS said.
NWS issued a special weather statement Tuesday urging Hoosiers to plan ahead by limiting outdoor activities.
“Peak afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 degrees across portions of central Indiana today through Thursday, though uncertainty exists due to potential for storms,” Meteorologists with NWS said Tuesday on social media.
“We’re expecting a few more rounds of thunderstorms over the course of the week and then things really start to heat up when we get to Wednesday and Thursday,” said Andrew White, a meteorologist with the NWS in Central Indiana.
