Severe storms could bring tornadoes, egg-sized hail on May 16. Here's the latest forecast
The strongest weather will hit between 5-11 p.m. Severe storm risk is highest in southern Indiana, including Bloomington, Terre Haute and Evansville.
Storms will follow an otherwise bright and sunny May 16. Indianapolis' temperatures could peak as high as 88 degrees. Skies will be clear during the day, but storm clouds will rapidly form in the late afternoon and early evening.
That's because the high temperatures will weaken the layer of air that usually prevents severe storms.
"It's kind of like if you shake up a Coke bottle," NWS meteorologist Aaron Updike said. "It's all fine if you keep the cap on, but as you start to warm near the surface, it starts to take the cap off."
It's important to have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings, especially if you're outside enjoying the summery day.
Temperatures will drop to around 60 degrees during the storms, ushering in an otherwise mild weekend. May 17 will be 71 degrees and sunny, and May 18 will be 76 degrees and sunny. There's a slight chance of showers overnight on May 18, but no severe weather is predicted.
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