Staff report
Indianapolis, Ind. – July 28, 2023
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a hazardous weather outlook for central Indiana on Friday, July 28, 2023. Residents in multiple counties, including Monroe County, are advised to take precautions as severe weather conditions and extreme heat are expected.
Severe Thunderstorms: Late tonight, strong to severe thunderstorms are likely to sweep across the region. Damaging winds will be the primary concern, accompanied by the possibility of large hail, brief heavy rainfall, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Additional storms are also possible during this morning and afternoon, mainly affecting east central sections.
Heat Advisory: The heat advisory remains in effect as scorching temperatures continue to grip the area. Heat indices are expected to soar near 110 degrees this afternoon, creating hazardous conditions. Residents are urged to review heat safety information available at weather.gov/safety/heat and to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Spotter Information: Spotter activation is possible late tonight to assist in monitoring the severe thunderstorms.
Air Quality Alert: Furthermore, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an Air Quality Action Day for Ozone from midnight tonight until midnight EDT Friday night. Ozone levels are predicted to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active individuals, especially children and adults with respiratory conditions such as asthma, are advised to limit prolonged outdoor exposure.
To help reduce ozone-forming emissions, the public is encouraged to adopt the following practices:
- Walk, bike, carpool, or use public transportation instead of driving alone.
- Combine errands into one trip to minimize vehicle use.
- Avoid refueling vehicles or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 pm.
- Turn off engines when idling for more than 30 seconds.
- Conserve energy by turning off lights and setting air conditioners to 75 degrees or higher.
For additional information and updates on air quality, please visit the IDEM Smog page at https://apps.idem.in.gov/smogwatch.
Residents of central Indiana are advised to stay alert and closely monitor weather updates throughout the day. Taking necessary precautions and staying informed will help ensure safety and well-being during these hazardous weather conditions.
Detailed forecast for Bloomington, Indiana:
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11 am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
