Slow-moving low-pressure system triggers tornado and flash flood warnings for central Indianapolis
A slow-moving low-pressure system stalled over the Midwest on Saturday, bringing a combination of tornado and flash flood warnings to central Indianapolis. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Marion County at 5:23 p.m., citing radar-indicated rotation in a nearly stationary severe thunderstorm. Simultaneously, a Flash Flood Warning was active for the county, with radar showing approximately 2 inches of rain had already fallen. Residents were urged to seek interior shelter and avoid flooded roadways, following the "turn around, don't drown" guidance. The weather system forced the Indianapolis Colts to relocate their "Back Together Saturday" training camp practice from the outdoor fields at Grand Park to the Grand Park Events Center in Westfield. Due to the indoor venue's reduced capacity, attendance was capped at 750 fans. The National Weather Service predicted that the system would weaken and lift by Sunday afternoon, leading to a gradual clearing of skies. While the storm provided immediate relief from the heat, a heat dome is expected to build over the northern Plains and Upper Midwest early next week, potentially bringing temperatures into the upper 80s for the region.