Wind Chills in Indianapolis Expected to Plunge to Single Digits as Coldest Stretch of Season Hits Early Week
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Central Indiana is bracing for its coldest stretch of the season as wind chills are expected to plunge into the single digits Monday night through early Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, bitter winds and an incoming Arctic air mass will combine to make temperatures feel as low as 5°F across cities including Kokomo, Lafayette, and Muncie.
The cold snap follows a windy Sunday, with gusts ranging between 30–35 mph before slowly easing into Monday morning.
NWS: Wind Chills Could Reach 5–10°F Overnight Monday Into Wednesday
Forecasters say the colder air will settle in late Monday, sending wind chills into the 5–15°F range overnight. Indianapolis is expected to experience wind chills between 6°F and 10°F at times, especially during the early morning hours Tuesday and Wednesday.
Communities north of the city — including Muncie and Kokomo — are likely to face the sharpest wind chills as persistent breezes keep the cold air locked in place.
Residents Urged to Prepare for Dangerous Cold
The National Weather Service is advising Hoosiers to:
- Dress in multiple insulated layers
- Limit time spent outdoors
- Protect pets from prolonged exposure
- Check home heating systems and vehicle readiness
Winds will gradually lighten through Monday, but the frigid feel will remain through early Wednesday.
Another Arctic surge later in the week remains possible, forecasters say.
Five-Day Forecast for Indianapolis
Sunday: High 34°F — Windy; wind chills in the teens
Monday: High 35°F, Low 21°F — Wind chills drop to around 10°F by night
Tuesday: High 29°F, Low 18°F — Wind chills 5–10°F early and late
Wednesday: High 32°F, Low 22°F — Wind chills stay in the teens
Thursday: High 38°F — Slight warm-up with lighter winds
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