Clouds will continue to increase through the overnight hour and the rain that is still back to our west will arrive to Central Indiana by Saturday morning.

Periodic rain throughout the day on Saturday is expect. Some rain could be heavy at times producing rain amounts ranging from 0.50″ - 1.50″ in some locations. A few thundershowers are possible Saturday afternoon.

As of now, it looks like the bulk of the moisture will move out of the region by Saturday evening. If that is the case then all of the firework shows will be good to go. Keep the umbrella handy Saturday evening, a few showers are still possible.

TONIGHT: The clouds will begin to increase tonight as a weather system will approach the state. Conditions will stay dry but a few showers will move in by Daybreak. Lows will be in the 60s by morning.

INDEPENDENCE DAY: Showers and storms will move in by the start of the day Saturday and much of Central Indiana will see the rain by the early afternoon. Some rain could be heavy at times and a few storms are possible. Temperatures will be rain cooled in the lower 70s for highs. The bulk of the rain will move out by the early evening, however I am still leaving a chance for a few showers Saturday night. Some locations will see dry conditions during this time, so we could get a few of the fireworks shows in.  Keep the umbrella handy.

SUNDAY: The rain will move out and drier conditions will move in for Sunday and for the next several days after Sunday. If your plans are ruined for the fourth, Sunday will be much brighter and warmer.

It is a beautiful Friday across central Indiana with lots of sunshine and nice temperatures. Highs will climb into the low 80s this afternoon. It still looks like a wet Saturday as the models are showing a batch of rain and thunderstorms rolling in beginning first thing tomorrow morning. There is a slight risk for severe storms across southwest Indiana.

Today should turn out to be a great day with some sunshine and highs climbing into the lower 80s. Our normal high is now 85 degrees.

As we head into the 4th of July weekend, it now appears an area of low pressure will track right through the Ohio Valley. This will produce widespread rain and a few thunderstorms across central Indiana. The rain should begin around daybreak Saturday morning and continue through the afternoon. The rain could be heavy at times. The showers and storms hopefully will become more scattered by Saturday evening for the fireworks but I would still have the rain gear handy as you head out Saturday night. The bottom line is that tomorrow could be a very wet day.

The holiday weekend is almost here.  It will not be the sunniest or the warmest, but it won’t be a wash-out either.  We kick-off the holiday weekend on Friday with a mix of sun and clouds and highs near 80 degrees.

The Summer-like heat stays west.  Forcecast highs are in the upper 70s and lower 80s this holiday weekend.  We will not feel the summer-like heat because the area of high pressure doesn’t quite get here.  The high is also associated with dry weather and again because the high doesn’t get here, it won’t be a completely dry weekend.  The storm chances will be slim and remember you can check the radar from your mobile phone.

Right now the complex of storms will slide just to our south early Saturday morning.  Stay tuned for timing and the latest track.

The sun really tried to break through the clouds today…skies will begin to clear overnight, as temperatures fall into the upper 50s and lower 60s.  Forecast highs return to the upper 70s and lower 80s on Friday.

Expect a mix of sun and clouds on Friday.  Central Indiana is between 2 weather systems.  There is the upper level low to our northeast and a building high across Texas.  This being in the middle creates difficult forecasting.  Right now it looks like the area will miss out on most of the storms, but it can’t be ruled out yet.

The complexes of storms that develop on the north side of the high will need to be tracked closely, as central Indiana is in the path.  Right  now Forecast 8 Futurecast shows the complex sliding just to our south early on Saturday.  Forecast 8 will keep you updated on any changes.  Temperatures will not quite reach the average high of 85 degrees, as the summer heat stays out west.

The latest satellite picture indicates plenty of clouds across the Ohio Valley. We could see some breaks in the clouds during this afternoon. Highs should climb into the middle 70s.

The computer models are showing a wave moving through the Ohio Valley Friday night into Saturday. Showers & storms will be scattered across the region with the greatest threat for significant rainfall across the southern half of the state. I have included the 5 day rainfall potential map and also the 6 to 10 day outlook.

July got off to a really cool start with highs on Wednesday only in the upper 60s. Today should not be as cool with highs in the middle 70s. Our normal high is 85 degrees. Mostly cloudy skies will continue with maybe a few breaks in the clouds this afternoon.

As we head into the weekend, a disturbance will move into the Ohio Valley. The latest computer models are indicating a band of showers and thunderstorms spreading into the Ohio Valley late Friday night and Saturday. Right now, it appears the best chances for rain will be across the southern half of the state. There is the potential for over an inch of rain in some spots by Saturday evening. I do not expect all day rains on the 4th of July but showers or storms could occur at almost anytime. We will keep you posted.

The first day of July was cool.  High temperatures were only in the upper 60s.  The high of 69 degrees in Indianapolis was 16 degrees cooler than average.  The average for early July is 85 degrees.

As the cooler air exits, a gradual warm-up arrives.

Highs will be in the lower 80s for Friday and the holiday weekend.  The concern for Saturday and Sunday centers around the high pressure not quite getting here.

The high is associated with dry and hot weather.  Because the high doesn’t get here, there are storm chances this weekend.  As complexes of storms develop out west, they will travel north of the high and our way.  We are not forecasting a wash-out, but watch for a storm or two.  You can stay informed even if you are away from you television or computer with wishtv.com on your mobile phone.  You can even get Forecast 8 VIPIR on your phone.

There will be a few showers scattered across the area this evening.  Our weather pattern is still being influenced by an upper level storm system.  The upper level low will finally move out and the cooler air will follow.

After starting the day in the 50s, temperatures rebound into the 70s Thursday afternoon.  Summer heat will begin to inch east, just in time for the holiday weekend.

The area of high pressure and the core of the summer heat doesn’t quite get here and that is a concern.  As storms develop on the north side of the high, central Indiana will be in line for at least the chance for isolated storms on Saturday and Sunday.

These storm chances should not affect all of your holiday plans, but remember you can check Forecast 8 VIPIR on your mobile phone and download the IPhone App.  Of course we will keep you posted on any changes here and on WISH-TV and MYNDY-TV.