INDIANAPOLIS — The heat is back in Central Indiana, with temperatures surging to the 90s for the middle of the week.

Today

The heat is back, and you’re going to feel it this afternoon. Temperatures climb into the upper 80s across the northeast part of our area, but temps could surge to the mid 90s across southwestern portions of central Indiana. Factor in the humidity that’s moving back in, and it’s going to feel like the lower to mid 90s for most of us.

Tonight

Partly cloudy skies and warm. Overnight lows only drop into the upper 60s to low 70s.

Tomorrow

Wednesday is going to be the hottest day of the week. Highs reach the low to mid 90s across central Indiana, but here’s what really matters for you: the heat index. We’re talking upper 90s to low 100s during the afternoon hours.

Late Wednesday, we’re also tracking the potential for strong thunderstorms. A few storms could pop up during the afternoon, but the better chance arrives Wednesday evening as a cold front approaches from the north. Some of these storms could pack damaging winds.

Wednesday Night into Thursday

Rain and thunderstorms continue Wednesday night and into Thursday as that cold front slowly sags south across our area.

The main concern is heavy rainfall and localized flooding. We could see one to two inches of rain, with some spots picking up even more, especially along and south of I-70.

Friday

The front pushes south, high pressure moves in from the Great Lakes, and we dry out. More importantly, it’s going to feel a lot more comfortable. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s with lower humidity.

7-Day Forecast

This Weekend: We can’t keep the dry weather around for long. Moisture creeps back in on Saturday, bringing the chance for isolated to scattered storms Saturday and Sunday. It won’t be a washout, but you’ll want to keep an eye on the radar if you have outdoor plans. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Same thing applies to the Sunday forecast. Many dry hours/areas, but a few downpours possible.

SOUTH BEND (WISH) — A massive overnight fire at a construction site forced residents out of a nearby apartment complex just after midnight.

The South Bend Fire Department said crews responded to the Stadium Flats apartment development, which is currently under construction, to find heavy fire.

The department said a crane was fully engulfed. The conditions upgraded the response to a second alarm, bringing nearly every available unit to the scene.

The fire sent embers and debris into the surrounding area, but crews managed to keep the flames from spreading.

The neighboring Diamond View Apartments were evacuated due to their proximity to the fire. Several windows on the top floor were damaged by the heat. The South Bend Cubs Performance Center, located across the street, was also threatened but spared.

SBFD is helping displaced residents while officials assess the condition of the crane and determine when it’s safe to return home.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) —  Local faith leaders held a press conference outside the City-Council building Monday afternoon, calling on Mayor Joe Hogsett to take a more active role in responding to federal immigration enforcement in the city.

While the leaders acknowledge the city cannot control federal enforcement, they say Hogsett can provide more support for immigrant families in Indianapolis.

“We want to see more support for the community, other than just posting statements,” Darrell Brooks, pastor of New Liberty Missionary Baptist Church said.

LiveFree Indiana, joined by members of the Black Church Coalition and Indy Action Coalition, is directing the message at the mayor.

“We asked the Hogsett administration for their plan. There was no plan,” Aaron Hobbs, senior pastor at Broadway United Methodist Church, said.

“This is unacceptable. Indianapolis deserves more. Our neighbors deserve more,” Annettra Jones, senior pastor of Scott United Methodist Church, said.

The group says recent immigration enforcement has created fear and uncertainty for many families. Brooks said local organizations and churches are working together to help.

“To provide food for people who were afraid to go to the grocery store, and they were afraid to even come up and pick up the food, so those who didn’t come up to pick up the food, we delivered it to them,” Brooks said.

Brooks said that is one example of how the mayor can support the community.

“I’d like to see events in the community to help teach people how to respond if ICE shows up in their neighborhood community. So folks know their rights and know who to reach out to in the event that someone does get taken from their families or they witness something so that folks understand how to be observers to these situations,” Adam Pierce, associate rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, said.

The group also suggested the city pause the use of Flock and other surveillance technologies until it is clear who has access to local systems.

Last week, Hogsett issued a statement about the lack of transparency and communication from federal authorities regarding ICE activity in Indianapolis. He also provided contact information for resources. The mayor’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The faith leaders hope city leadership will meet with them soon to develop a response plan.

“It would behoove he and his office to reach out to us, and we’ll continue to reach out to them as well. Here recently, we’ve reached out, and we really haven’t gotten the responses that we’ve gotten in the past,” Brooks said.

BOONVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The University of Evansville is mourning the loss of a student-athlete who was killed in a car crash Sunday night.

Wabash Valley Athletics shared the news on Monday in a social media post, announcing the passing of sophomore basketball player Jordan Scott, who transferred to UE after playing a year at Wabash Valley College. The guard played in 27 games with 26 starts as a freshman for the Warriors.

Sgt. Jacobs of the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office told News 8 that Scott was driving on State Road 62 near Franz Road around 12:42 a.m. EST when she crashed into a utility pole. Jacobs describes that area of roads as “very curvy.”

Jacobs says one witness saw the vehicle leave the road on a sharp curve, hit the pole, and come to rest on its side in a tree line. Police say there was “severe damage” to her vehicle and that she died at the scene.

She was the only passenger in the vehicle.

Police believe speed played a role in the crash and believe her car went airborne.

Scott graduated from Castle High School in 2025, where she earned four varsity letters under Head Coach Bobby Meier. She was majoring in Business with a minor in Sports Management at UE.

According to UE’s athletics website, her younger sister, Jayden Scott, also plays basketball for the university.

Scott was a two-time All-SIAC first-team selection, a two-time All-State Honorable Mention pick, and a first-team All-Metro selection. She played club basketball with Swish City, Pocket City, and IGB Select 40, according to UE’s athletics website.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Fire Department says no one was hurt when a fire broke out at a downtown tavern and left the building with “significant damage.”

Firefighters arrived at the Whistle Stop Inn at Illinois and South streets just before 10 p.m., where they saw large amounts of smoke coming from inside.

IFD says there was apparently “heavy electrical arcing presenting from the basement”; crews worked with AES to shut off power to the tavern and “isolate the building from the grid.”

While no one was hurt, IFD noted that construction barricades made it difficult for the AES operator to reach the power lines. AES also had to ask firefighters to move away from the building for their safety.

The fire was marked under control in around 30 minutes. Investigators have not yet said what caused the fire.