Video shows tornado damage in Indiana after Beryl hits Midwest
Video taken in Brownsburg, Indiana, shows damage caused by a tornado as Hurricane Beryl, now downgraded to a tropical storm, moves across the Midwest.
Indianapolis Star
INDIANAPOLIS — Anyone who went outside Sunday afternoon likely got a free shower and foggy windshields.
The National Weather Service issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in central Indiana Sunday morning. The storms reached the area around 1:30 p.m., bringing lightning and heavy rain that sent those enjoying a previously sunny day running for cover.
As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, meteorologist Joseph Nield said Sunday’s thunderstorms are expected to taper off by 4:30 p.m. as the storms move south of the metro area. However, there is a chance for another round of severe storms around 2 a.m. Monday.
According to a social media post, dangers from the series of storms include lightning, heavy rain, localized flooding and devastating wind gusts.
“There will be some potential for additional strong and severe storms late tonight,” Nield said. “Also concerns for heavy rainfall and localised flooding there as it is still so warm and humid here.”
Indianapolis can expect heat and humidity early in the week
Nield said Indianapolis can expect warm and humid temperatures for the coming week. There is a chance of thunderstorms early Monday, which could cool things down, but it’s hard to tell yet.
A cold front from Canada will move into central Indiana on Tuesday, expected to keep temperatures somewhat cooler.
“Monday night and then again Tuesday and Tuesday night we have potential for additional thunderstorm activity,” Nield said. “But as we go further and further out in time, that uncertainty, which is already relatively high, continues to grow.”
Nield said the line of strong storms moving southeast across central Indiana is due to a very hot and humid air mass concentrating over the western United States. He said the weather is typical for mid-July.
Nield predicts the weather will improve next weekend.
“If people hang in there for a few more days, the second half of the week into the weekend is looking pretty good, especially for this time of year,” Nield said.
As Hoosiers weather the storms, Nield advises keeping a close eye on the weather and staying indoors if possible.
“I just want to be in a sturdy building and away from windows,” Nield said. “There’s really no safe place outside when there’s a thunderstorm. If you’re close enough to hear thunder, you’re close enough to get struck by lightning, even if it’s not raining.”
This week’s weather forecast in central Indiana
Below you will find this week’s weather forecast from NWS in Indianapolis, through Sunday afternoon.
Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe. Mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 91. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall between a tenth and a quarter inch. Except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday night : Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low near 75. Southwest wind 6-8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday: Sunny and warm, with a maximum temperature of around 34 degrees. Heat index values up to 40 degrees. Southwest wind of 9-16 km/h, with gusts up to 32 km/h.
Monday night: 20% chance of rain and thunderstorms after 02:00. Mostly clear, with a minimum temperature around 25 degrees.
Tuesday: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2:00 PM, showers and possible thunderstorms between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and then showers and thunderstorms after 5:00 PM. Mostly sunny and warm, with a high around 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter inch. Except higher amounts possible with thunderstorms.
Tuesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11:00 PM, showers likely and thunderstorms possible between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM, and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2:00 AM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a maximum temperature of around 82.
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a minimum temperature around 17°C.
Thursday: Sunny, with a maximum temperature of around 26 degrees.
Thursday evening: Mostly clear, with a minimum temperature around 15 degrees.
Friday: Sunny, with a maximum temperature of around 27 degrees.
Friday night: Mostly clear, with a minimum temperature around 16 degrees.
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