HOT, HOT HOT!

Our heat wave is in full swing here in the Hoosier state. Highs today ranged from 90-95. The humidity was high, but not oppressive (trying to look at the positives). :) I think the humidity will be higher tomorrow and Memorial Day, so if anything, it will feel hotter than today! Check out my predicted highs for the next couple days...


Sunday: 96 Heat index: 98-102


Monday: 92 Heat index: 95-100


Thousands of people will be headed out for the Indy 500, and wow, it will be a scorcher!! Remember to stay hydrated, slow down out there, and avoid direct sun for long periods. Remember, sunburn can increase your chances of getting heat illnesses. I am not saying that the heat should keep you from going to the track tomorrow, just make sure your prepared!!


Memorial Day will be another hot and humid day, but there is about a 30% chance of a pop-up storm. Much like yesterday, most areas won't get a drop. The better storm chances arrive Monday night and early Tuesday, as a cold front moves into the region. There will be about 50% coverage of showers and storms during this time. On the map below, you may notice the enhanced area of showers and storms across the southeast coast, that will be from Tropical storm Beryl.

For Tuesday and beyond, temps will cool down nicely each day. Low 80's Tuesday, 73-81 Wednesday, then 70's to even 60's for the end of next week, as a decent storm system slowly works across the area. This COULD bring us MUCH NEEDED rain later Thursday through Saturday. 

This forecast will be subject to change, as the track of Beryl will have an impact on this forecast. It does look likely though that much cooler air and a more active pattern could be on the horizon. 


After that, we may heat up again around June 5-12, with 80's (even some 90's) may try to return. 


Despite the ridiculous heat for now, at least we have much cooler air in the long-range forecast. :)