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@NWSIndianapolis

Official X account for the National Weather Service Indianapolis, IN. Details: weather.gov/twitter

Indianapolis, Indiana weather.gov/ind Joined June 2012

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NWS Indianapolis @NWSIndianapolis 9h

Do you know what to do if you get caught outdoors in a winter storm? Knowing these tips is important, but the best first step is checking the forecast before venturing out. #INwx #WinterPrep

Caught outdoors in a winter storm? Find shelter! If there’s no shelter, build a lean-to or snow cave for protection. Build a fire for heat. Cover exposed body part, and try to stay dry. This will help protect against hypothermia. Melt snow for drinking water. Avoid eating un-melted snow, which can lower body temperature to deadly levels. Exercise occasionally. Move limbs, fingers, and toes vigorously to keep you warm. Know before you go! Avoid being caught in a storm by checking the forecast at weather.gov before venturing out.

NWS Indianapolis @NWSIndianapolis 11h

Caught in a winter storm this season? Know who to call and where to get the right information! 911 is for emergencies while 211 and 511in.org are for information and services for non-emergencies. #INwx #WinterPrep

The 411 on 911, 211, and 511. Call 911 for emergency and light threatening services. Calls are received into dispatch centers with limited resources that can be easily overwhelmed by non-emergency calls during long lived events such as winter weather. Call 211 for non-emergency, general information services. 211 offers information on a variety of resources such as disaster preparedness, up to the minute information on road closures, evacuation routes, shelters, disaster relief assistance, and recovery resources. You can also visit in211.org for information. Visit 511in.org for road conditions and closures along highways across the state, snowplow locations, and more. INDOT can also be reached at 855-463-6848.

NWS Indianapolis @NWSIndianapolis 13h

Cool temperatures will continue across central #inwx into the weekend. Highs will generally be in the 40s to around 50 with lows in the mid 20s into the 30s. Scattered rain showers will be around through Friday, with perhaps some snowflakes mixing in late tonight into Friday NW.

This 4-day forecast graphic for Indianapolis, Indiana, issued on November 12, 2026, outlines a cold weather pattern with overnight lows in the 30s and daytime highs in the 40s to low 50s. Tonight brings a low of 32 to 37 degrees, followed on Friday by highs of 42 to 47 and lows of 27 to 32. Saturday features highs of 44 to 49 and lows of 25 to 31, while Sunday reaches highs of 47 to 52 and lows of 27 to 32 degrees.

NWS Indianapolis @NWSIndianapolis 14h

Take your time and drive safely in winter weather! Follow these tips if you have to be on the road. #INwx #WinterPrep

Driving in winter weather: decrease speed, increase follow distance. Brake gently; ease off break if wheels begin to lock up. Avoid sharp turns and sudden braking. Gently steer in the direction of skidding to regain control. Keep headlights and windows clear of snow and ice. Bridges, overpasses, and infrequently traveled roads can be particularly dangerous. Don’t crow the snowplow.

NWS Indianapolis @NWSIndianapolis 14h

An EF-0 tornado with max wind speed of 85 mph and a path width of 25 yards began at this location. The tornado tracked for 1.10 miles and impacted a barn and RV. #INwx

Image shows the tornado track with information about the tornado covered in the main text.