Windy & Warmer Weather Ahead for Central Indiana

Gusts up to 40 mph, chance of storms Tuesday, and rain expected through the weekend

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:04am

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Central Indiana is in for a warm and windy start to the week, with temperatures reaching the low 80s on Tuesday, just shy of the record high. However, the pleasant weather will be accompanied by strong gusts up to 40 mph. Tuesday evening brings a chance of storms and showers, with a low-end risk of severe weather in some northern areas. The second half of the week is expected to be wet, with rain chances from Wednesday through the weekend, including some scattered showers on Easter Sunday.

Why it matters

Strong winds can create hazardous conditions, potentially downing trees and power lines, while the threat of severe storms can disrupt travel and outdoor activities. The rainy forecast for the latter part of the week may impact holiday plans and outdoor events leading up to Easter Sunday.

The details

Monday afternoon will see temperatures reach the mid-70s under mostly cloudy skies, which is well above average for this time of year. Tuesday is expected to be even warmer, with highs in the low 80s, though still falling short of the record high of 85 degrees. The trade-off for the warm weather is the strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.

  • Monday afternoon: Temperatures reach the mid-70s
  • Tuesday: Highs in the low 80s, just shy of the record high of 85 degrees
  • Tuesday night into Wednesday morning: Chance of storms and showers, with a low-end risk of severe weather in some northern areas
  • Wednesday through the weekend: Rain chances, including some scattered showers on Easter Sunday

The players

WRTV Storm Team

The weather forecasting team at WRTV, the ABC affiliate serving the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

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What they’re saying

“We are off to a warm start to the week. The trade off is dealing with stronger winds. Gusts will be as high as 40 miles per hour.”

— Chris Swaim, WRTV Meteorologist

What’s next

The WRTV Storm Team will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide updates on the potential for severe storms and the ongoing rain chances throughout the week.

The takeaway

This warm and windy start to the week in Central Indiana will be followed by a rainy second half, which could impact outdoor plans and activities leading up to Easter Sunday. Residents should stay tuned to local weather forecasts and be prepared for potential weather-related disruptions.