INDIANA – Southern Indiana is set for a week of shifting weather, with a cold front and a second system bringing changes to temperatures and a chance of rain.
Currently, the region is experiencing scattered, isolated showers and thunderstorms, especially to the west. Temperatures are holding steady in the low to mid-80s, a typical range for this time of year.
The main change is expected to arrive on Wednesday as a cold front moves through. This front will bring scattered morning showers, followed by partly cloudy skies later in the day. The most significant impact of this system will be a drop in temperatures, with highs on Thursday expected to fall into the 70s.
A second system is forecast for late in the week, bringing another round of light rain on Friday and Friday night. While rainfall amounts are expected to be light, generally less than a quarter of an inch, the cooler temperatures associated with this system are expected to persist. Highs will remain in the 70s through much of the weekend, with overnight lows potentially dipping into the 50s, signaling a more fall-like feel for the area.
A localized frost can occur when temperatures drop to 36°F or below, while a widespread frost or freeze typically happens at 32°F or colder. A hard freeze, which can destroy most seasonal vegetation, is often defined as one that occurs at 28°F or below.
