Right now, rain is falling across our southern viewing area.  The steadiest rain is near Columbus, Bedford and Seymour.  The leading edge of the rain is now just south of Indianapolis and it is moving north.  Temperatures are in the 50s.  For the latest radar image, click on the VIPIR tab here at wishtv.com.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Ripley county until 3:15 this afternoon.  The storm may contain damaging winds and hail.

A line of rain and storms continues to creep towards us from the south.  Most of the thunderstorms are along or just north of the Ohio River.  Expect some rumbles of thunder and perhaps a strong storm or 2 in eastern and southeastern parts of the viewing area over the next several hours.  We are tracking the storms and will keep you posted.

Patchy Dense Fog has formed mainly in eastern and southeastern Indiana.  There are some delays to schools.  Check School Watch on WISH-TV and MyIndy-Tv or here on the website.

BUS STOP: A batch of rain is trying to move into the state from the south.  It is far enough away that most of the rain should hold off until after the morning commute.

REST OF TODAY: Another wave of low pressure will move into the Ohio Valley today producing a round of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. There is a slight risk for severe storms across east-central and southeast Indiana.Highs should top out in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s.

TONIGHT: Rain chances will continue as a core of cooler, unstable air will slide into the state.  Lows will drop into the mid 40’s.

SATURDAY: Rain chances will continue.  It may not be a complete wash-out, but definitely keep rain gear handy.  Highs will drop off a bit into the lower 50’s.

SUNDAY: The rain system will try to slowly move away, but we will still have some rain chances for Sunday.  Highs will only hit the upper 40’s.

DON’T FORGET THE TIME CHANGE SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!

There will be a break from the storms overnight, with lows near 50 degrees.  Forecast highs return to near 60 degrees on Friday.  With daytime heating, thunderstorms are forecast to develop on Friday.  There will be a few showers on Saturday and Sunday too.  It will be cooler this weekend, with highs near 50.

Western Indiana is still stormy.  The storms are moving north and should diminish after sunset.  For the latest radar image, remember to click on the VIPIR tab here at wishtv.com

Scattered storms are in the forecast for this evening.  Some of the storms will contain brief heavy rain and small hail.  With the clouds and the chance for rain, temperatures stay mild and near 50 degrees overnight.

There will be more scattered showers and storms on Friday, with highs near 60 degrees.  Like today, it will not rain all day and there will be some breaks in the clouds.

The weekend forecast still includes the chance for a few showers.  It will also be cooler, with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s Saturday and Sunday.

There is a complex of storms moving through Crawfordsville and western Montgomery county right now.  The storms are moving north toward Lafayette and Attica.

Scattered storms are forming SW of Indianapolis.  These are not severe, but they are starting to produce lightning and some heavy downpours.  We will track the storms and let you know if they get stronger here in the near future.

There will be some breaks in the clouds this afternoon, with temperatures in the 60s.  Right now there is a complex of rain building south of Greencastle and west of Bloomington and moving northeast.  For the latest radar image, click the Forecast 8 VIPIR tab here at wishtv.com.  We will be monitoring the storm development this afternoon.