It's going to be hot again Friday, but then cool down over the rest of Labor Day weekend (2024)

While it's going to be a hot again Friday, Indiana is expected to finally see some cooler weather over the Labor Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.

Here's what to know.

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Indiana weather Friday, Aug. 30, 2024

Once again, heat index values may rise up to be near 100 degrees on Friday. NWS Indianapolis forecasts the temperature could get up to 94 degrees. They expect it to start warming up around noon and for Central Indiana to reach the hottest temperature at 3 p.m.

We'll also see scattered thunderstorms tonight, especially north of Indianapolis near Lafayette after 8 p.m.

The temperature low for the evening will be 72 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

How to stay safe during extreme heat

We will be experiencing dangerous, hot conditions this week. It is important to:

• Stay hydrated

• Remain indoors where it is air conditioned

• Avoid outdoor activities in extreme heat

• Wear sunscreen and loose-fitting, light-colored clothing if you have to be outside

• Avoid caffeine and alcohol as they speed up dehydration

• Be vigilant and watch for signs ofheat-related illnesses

• Never leave kids or pets unattended in hot cars

It is never safe to leave a child, disabled person or pet locked in a car. For more information about how cars can heat up quickly when left in the sun, check theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration website in bothEnglishandSpanish.

NWS warns in its advisory that car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes in the expected conditions.

For more information on heat-related illnesses, visitthe articlebelow.

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Indiana cooling centers

If you need a place to cool off, Indiana 211 is your resource for updated hours and locations of cooling centers.

You can dial 2-1-1 to speak with a community navigator to get the information you need or visitin211.communityos.org.

Indianapolis Labor Day weekend forecast

This is the current weather forecast for Labor Day weekend according to NWS Indianapolis:

Friday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely before 2 p.m., with a chance of more showers and storms afterward. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 82 degrees and a calm wind shifting northwest at about 6 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with new rainfall under a tenth of an inch, and potentially higher amounts during thunderstorms.

Saturday night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Sunday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Labor Day

Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

Monday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Visit forecast.weather.gov to view the most updated forecast.

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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Labor Day 2024 weather: Temperature high will be in the 70s Monday