Brian Wilkes
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Just a hint of winter on this historic date, temps rise quickly again this weekend in Central Indiana
Missing winter? This winter is among the warmest on record and Friday was a reminder of what season it really is. The mild pattern hasn’t ended only briefly interrupted. HISTORIC DATE Today is the date of the end of the LARGEST SNOW storm on record for the city of Indianapolis. In 1910 (113 years ago) […] → Read More
Wet winter storm arrives Wednesday; Heavy snow and totals possible
A winter storm watch has been issued for most of central Indiana mid-week. Current forecast has half-foot or more snowfall possible. CHILLY CHANGE to our pattern started late last week but despite some colder afternoons, we’ve extended the streak of full-day average temps above normal to 27 consecutive days. January 2023 still ranks among the […] → Read More
A real January feel, coldest here in over two weeks; Dreary January will brighten briefly
A very rare chilly day here Friday. Colder temperatures combined with brisk winds and even some passing light snow flurries to bring on a real feel of January. A new warm up is coming soon SEEING SOME SNOW Spurts of snow (a narrow band) along with a few flurries will dissipate thru 9pm. This January […] → Read More
Some sunshine to start the weekend before a damp Sunday; 3rd Warmest January on record to continue mild
Late Friday the skies brightened across central Indiana. Sunshine will greet us to open the weekend but some light rain and even a few snowflakes arrive Sunday. SEEING SOME SUN Late day Friday clouds were breaking and skies were brightening up. We will take any sunshine this time of year! It has been EIGHT straight […] → Read More
Recapping the weather highlights of 2022
Looking back at 2022, among the drier on record. The temperature span for the year was from 99° to -9°. Below a month by month recall of 2022 in central Indiana. JANUARY Opened warm with an early morning high of 61° for the late-night New Year’s Eve party goers. By the 7th bitter cold air […] → Read More
Cloudy spell underway with small rain chances coming; Arctic air on hold for now
We are in the DRIEST YEAR to-date in 12 years, since 2010. Ranks 34th driest on record and nearly 9″ BELOW NORMAL! Fall 2022 was among the driest on record and we need precipitation. The clouds have arrived. This young December has exceeded sunshine expectations with 48% possible sunshine to-date, 38% is normal. The CLOUDIEST […] → Read More
Weather whiplash to end the month; Gusty winds fuel a strong warm up before a sharp fall
We are nearing the end of meteorological fall and temperatures are once again set to surge. Rain and a few storms precede a strong cold front that will send temperatures tumbling WE GOT SOME RAIN Sunday’s rain helped but precipitation deficit this fall still nearly 5″ below normal. That’s good for the DRIEST AUTUMN in […] → Read More
Gusty winds subside ahead of some rainfall; Dry and cool autumn hits midway point
Wind gusts were once again strong Friday reaching nearly 41 mph in Indianapolis, ahead of rain showers late tonight. DRY COOLER AUTUMN SO-FAR Central Indiana has been placed under RED FLAG warnings the past two afternoons as the lack of rainfall, low relative humidity and gusty winds have brought elevated fire dangers. Winds that were […] → Read More
State Fair stage collapse on this date 11 years ago
On this date 11 years ago was a terribly sad day in central Indiana. Powerful storms swept into the state and brought sadness to what normally is a happy and festive time of the year. → Read More
LIVE BLOG: strong storms moving through central Indiana
Warmer air along with more unstable air will work north late this afternoon. The onset of new thunderstorms could bring the threat of large hail, damaging wind and potential tornadoes. → Read More
Indiana winter storm: Timing of ice, rain and snow for the next two days
Good evening from the weather center. How about the APRIL-LIKE warmth to open February! IT FEELS LIKE APRIL – BUT NOT FOR LONG WARMEST open to a February in 10 years and normal for April 1st. Several locations top 60° & it is the warmest in Indianapolis since January 1st.The mildest weather since New Year’s […] → Read More
Chilly close to the holiday weekend but renewed warm up on track to end month and to open December
The shots of cold this past week have been impressive delivering the coldest air to-date this season but they have not lasted long. Today’s warm up was brief as a new cold front sweeps the state later tonight. BRIEFLY MILDER The past week produced the coldest air of the season with low temperatures dipping to […] → Read More
Temperature rebound Saturday brings along a slight rain chance; Turns colder again Sunday
We have some ups and downs this past week that featured are first real taste of arctic air. After falling to 20-degree on Tuesday morning we surpassed 50-degrees Wednesday and again on Thanksgiving. More swings are on the way. CHILL EASES Clouds that are advancing back into Central Indiana this evening will increase and thicken […] → Read More
How snowy and cold will it be this winter in central Indiana?
What can we expect this year? Six of the past seven winters have produced above normal temperatures while each of the last seven sub-normal snowfall. → Read More
Thursday storm system spawns 2 EF-1 tornadoes in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. — A line of heavy storms in Shelby County spawned two tornadoes Thursday evening. Late Friday the NWS Indianapolis confirmed two tornadoes in Shelby county. The first starting three miles southeast of Shelbyville and the second two miles south of Waldron. Each rated EF-1, with 90 mph winds. The first tornado initially […] → Read More
Cooler end to the month with rain chances rising Saturday
What a change! The dew point dives on a refreshing north breeze Friday making it feel as if it is 20-degrees cooler than Thursday! Low temps Saturday morning settle in the low/mid-60s – a/c takes a break! Clouds are moving back into central Indiana late Friday ahead of the next potential rain. While no rain […] → Read More
Slow severe weather season here to date; What’s behind it and could it change?
We are entering the heart of severe weather season and, to date, central Indiana has faired rather well. The National Weather Service did not issue a tornado warning in the month of April for the first time in seven years and it has been over six months since the last tornado warning was issued from […] → Read More
Rain and storm chances on the rise, heaviest overnight
A warm start is underway for the Hoosier state as southwest winds continue, and dew points are holding in the 60° range. Lots of dry space this morning and for the afternoon, as showers will remain isolated through the day. A few storms could mix in but limited in coverage and mainly for late afternoon. […] → Read More
Nearing record warmth; first 80s of the year
Skies are mainly clear and temperatures milder to begin our Tuesday morning, only a light jacket needed to begin the day! Bright sunshine on tap again today and gusty southwest winds will be the driving force on this near record warmth. The forecast high today is 84°, if we get there, it will tie the […] → Read More
Spring storm overnight, gusty thunderstorms precede howling winds
SPRING STORM MOVING IN A spring storm will surge northeast and push across central Indiana overnight. The central pressure of the storm will fall rapidly increasing winds around it and increasing the threat for more showers and thunderstorms. There are several hours before the weather turns active. The central pressure will drop from 1004mb to […] → Read More