Isolated Strong Storms Possible Friday Across Indiana

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A tricky weather forecast for Indiana on Friday as a surge of humidity and wind could spark a few strong to severe thunderstorms, but the coverage may be isolated and hit-or-miss. There is a level 1 severe risk for the state, with the potential for gusty winds, hail, and even an isolated tornado, though only a couple storms may actually become severe. Rain chances will start in the south in the early afternoon and gradually move northward later in the day.

Why it matters

Spring severe weather can pose a threat to public safety, property, and infrastructure in Indiana. While the coverage may be limited, the potential for isolated strong storms is still an important weather event to monitor closely.

The details

The severe weather threat is being driven by a surge of humidity and wind across the state. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, with the best chances for stronger storms south of Indianapolis in the early afternoon. As the day progresses, the rain and storm chances will gradually shift northward, with the northern part of the state seeing the highest storm chances in the evening hours. While only a couple storms may become severe, they could produce damaging winds, hail, and even an isolated tornado.

• The morning hours will be mostly dry with a few passing showers and mostly cloudy skies.
• In the afternoon, scattered showers and storms are possible in south-central and central Indiana.
• In the evening, scattered showers and storms are possible in north-central Indiana, with rain chances decreasing to the south.

What’s next

The National Weather Service will be closely monitoring the situation and issuing any necessary severe weather watches or warnings throughout the day on Friday.