EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -Enjoy Monday while you can. It’s shaping up to be the warmest day of the week with highs near 81 degrees and partly sunny skies by afternoon. After some scattered showers and isolated storms early in the day, conditions improve with a breezy wind from the southwest.
But the pleasant weather won’t last long. A significant round of showers and thunderstorms will move in Tuesday, bringing about an inch of rain to the area. While the severe weather threat remains low, the steady rain could impact your commute and outdoor plans.
What to Expect
Monday: Scattered showers and storms early, then partly sunny and breezy. High 81. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Monday Night: Breezy conditions becoming mostly cloudy. Low 61.
Tuesday: Showers mixed with scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. High 67. Projected rainfall: 1-inch.
Tuesday Night: Showers and isolated thunderstorms continue. Low 48.
Wednesday: Partly sunny and cooler with a 40% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. High 62.
Lake Wind Advisory in Effect
A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 25 and 35 mph will create strong winds and rough waves on area lakes, making conditions hazardous for small craft. If you’re planning to be on the water, exercise caution and consider postponing boating activities until conditions improve.
What You Should Do
- Monday: Take advantage of the warmest day of the week, but keep an umbrella handy for early showers.
- Tuesday: Plan for wet weather during your commute. Allow extra travel time and use caution on wet roads.
- Lake users: Use caution on the water Monday due to the wind advisory and rough conditions.
- Stay with us: We’ll continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as the system moves through.
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