Central Indiana Faces Severe Weather with Heavy Rain and Dense Fog Central Indiana is grappling with significant flooding and dense fog following a major rainfall event that delivered nearly 3.5 inches of rain to Indianapolis in a single day. This amount exceeds the total snowmelt recorded during January and February combined, marking an unusual occurrence for early March. The widespread precipitation, ranging from 2 to 4 inches across a broad area south of the I-70 corridor, has led to persistent flooding, with roads, creeks, and low-lying regions still holding standing water. The heavy rain has also triggered dense fog that has reduced visibility to near zero in some areas, creating hazardous driving conditions. Authorities are urging drivers to use low-beam headlights and maintain greater distances between vehicles. The severe weather is expected to intensify through the afternoon, particularly in central and southern Indiana, with a Level 1 out of 5 severe risk in place. Possible threats include pea- to nickel-sized hail, wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, and isolated rotating storms near the southern and southwestern parts of the state as a warm front approaches. While the overall severe threat remains low, stronger storms could briefly escalate to severe conditions. Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms are anticipated, with a second wave expected after midnight into Thursday’s morning commute. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is forecast for central and southern Indiana, though rain coverage will gradually decrease by Thursday afternoon. However, fog may linger into Friday morning, complicating travel. A dramatic shift to warmer temperatures is predicted for Friday, with Indianapolis expecting highs of 75° to near 80°—nearly 30° above the average for this date.#indianapolis #central_indiana #i_70_corridor #central_and_southern_indiana #indianapolis_weather_service
