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Central Indiana is experiencing an unusually warm week, which may culminate in thunderstorms by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, high temperatures are expected to rise steadily throughout the week, reaching the upper 60s by Wednesday and peaking in the mid-70s by Friday. The early part of the week will be mainly sunny and clear, but as it progresses, residents should expect clouds and potential rain on Thursday and Friday.
Typically, Indianapolis experiences average high temperatures ranging from 49 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit during this period, based on historical climate data for March 9-14. Interestingly, the highest recorded temperature for March 14 was 81 degrees, a record set in 2012, underscoring the potential for significant temperature fluctuations during this time of year.
Detailed Forecast for Indianapolis This Week
Sunday: Expect sunny conditions with highs reaching the upper 50s, accompanied by west winds at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A sunny day is expected, with temperatures in the mid-60s. Winds will be from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with the possibility of gusts up to 20 mph later in the afternoon.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny skies should prevail, with high temperatures climbing into the upper 60s. Southwest winds are anticipated to range from 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday: The day will be partly cloudy, maintaining highs in the upper 60s.
Thursday: Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching the lower 70s and a 20% chance of rain showers.
Friday: Highs will rise to the mid-70s, but clouds will increase with a 70-80% likelihood of showers continuing into the night.
Email IndyStar Reporter Jordan Smith at JTsmith@gannett.com. Follow him on X: @jordantsmith09
This piece initially ran in the Indianapolis Star: Unseasonably warm weather in Central Indiana could end with storms
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