Areas of flooding and funnels today in central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — Good morning, central Indiana!

We continue to track very humid air and the influence of a slow-moving upper-level low pressure system, which will once again produce areas of very heavy rainfall through sunset tonight.

Additional rainfall today will again been wide-ranging, from some areas getting a quarter-inch to other areas getting 2″-4″+ in short time — similar to Florida downpours. We expect areas of flooding to occur in the heaviest showers and you should avoid driving into water-covered roads.

Since overnight, and into early this morning, a persistent axis of downpours north of Indianapolis has dropped 2 to 5+ inches of rain the past 24 hours, according to radar estimates and ground reports.

📍 What to expect today:

• Rain expands southward toward the I-70 corridor and the Indy metro by early afternoon.

• Rainfall totals will vary significantly:

• Some flooding is likely in areas with the heaviest rain.

• Avoid driving into water-covered roads. Turn around, don’t drown.

With tropical-like air and circulation around the upper low, brief “cold air” funnels may form today. These rarely touch down but can be startling if spotted.

Sunday (Father’s Day) brings improving conditions:

• Spotty showers, but much less widespread than Saturday.

• Humid air sticks around, with highs in the low to mid 80s.

• Expect hazy sunshine as the upper-level system finally pulls away.

The weather pattern turns more active next week:

• Hotter air expands into the Ohio Valley.

• Central Indiana will be on the edge of the heat dome, setting the stage for clusters of strong storms at times.

• We’ll continue to fine-tune the timing and severity of those systems.

• Have indoor alternatives for any outdoor plans today.

• Monitor flood-prone areas closely.

• Stay weather-aware with the WTHR-TV app and live updates throughout the day.

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