Central Indiana Faces Enhanced Severe Weather Risk Amid Midwest Storms

A warm and humid weather pattern is prevailing across various U.S. regions with some relief expected midweek as low pressure systems approach. In the Santa Barbara area, high pressure brings warmth on Wednesday before a cooling trend starts Thursday with increased marine layer influence and strong sundowner winds expected Friday. Central Indiana is experiencing scattered rainfall and high humidity with an enhanced risk of severe weather including damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes on Wednesday; a cold front will bring drier conditions by Thursday. The Northeast has cooler temperatures with chances of drizzle and fog through midweek, followed by gradual warming by the weekend with highs reaching the 80s. The Midwest and Northeast also see a mix of clouds, showers, and rising temperatures heading into the weekend, with some areas anticipating their first 90-degree days soon. Overall, the week features a transition from warm, humid, and unsettled conditions to cooler, partly cloudy weather with scattered showers and storms influenced by passing weather fronts.