July 3rd, 2009 at 10:35 pm by Alicia Roman under Weather
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.

July 3rd, 2009 at 5:22 pm by Alicia Roman under Weather
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:40 am by Randy Ollis under Weather
July 3rd, 2009 at 4:41 am by Randy Ollis under Weather
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:35 pm by Angela Buchman under Weather
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.
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:03 pm by Angela Buchman under Weather
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.

July 2nd, 2009 at 8:55 am by Randy Ollis under Weather
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:51 am by Randy Ollis under Weather
July 1st, 2009 at 10:29 pm by Angela Buchman under Weather
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.
July 1st, 2009 at 4:19 pm by Angela Buchman under Weather
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.