It’s going to start feeling a little like fall, but only for this week, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.

Here’s what we know.

“Beautiful, sunny weather is in store for most of the week,” NWS Indianapolis shared on X, formerly Twitter Monday morning. “Enjoy it while it’s here as heat looks to return next week.”

Indiana weather forecast this week

Here is the current weather forecast for this week from NWS Indianapolis:

Monday, Aug. 19

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78 degrees and a north wind 6 to 10 mph.

Monday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 57 degrees. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

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Tuesday, Aug. 20

Sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday night it will be mostly clear, with a low around 52 degrees. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Sunny, with a high near 76 degrees. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday night should be mostly clear, with a low around 53 degrees. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Sunny, with a high near 79 degrees. Calm wind coming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday night should be mostly clear, with a low around 56 degrees. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

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Friday, Aug. 23

Sunny, with a high near 86 degrees. Calm wind coming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday night it is expected to be partly cloudy, with a low around 64 degrees. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89 degrees. Saturday night it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 69 degrees.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Sunny and hot, with a high near 91 degrees.

Visit NWS Indianapolis’ web page for the updated weekly forecast.

Indianapolis weather radar

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Defending champion Ben Davis is the preseason No. 1 team in Class 6A in the state in the inaugural USA TODAY Network Indiana high school football poll by a vote of statewide media members.

Ben Davis was voted No. 1 on 12 of 13 ballots with last year’s runner-up Crown Point getting the other first place vote and coming in second in the poll. In other classes, Decatur Central is No. 1 in 5A, New Palestine No. 1 in 4A, Heritage Hills in 3A, Lutheran in 2A and South Putnam in Class A.

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Here is a look at the entire poll (First place votes in parentheses, followed by total points):

Class 6A

∎ Central Indiana preview, predictions

1. Ben Davis (12) 129

2. Crown Point (1) 104

3. Center Grove 97

4. (tie) Westfield 76

4. (tie) Warren Central 76

6. Hamilton Southeastern 58

7. Brownsburg 51

8. Carmel 35

9. Carroll (Fort Wayne) 33

10. Cathedral 16

Others receiving votes: Penn 14. Fort Wayne Snider 11. Lawrence North 8. Elkhart 4. Fishers 3.

Class 5A

∎ Central Indiana preview, predictions

1. Decatur Central (11) 126

2. Merrillville (1) 105

3. Valparaiso 87

4. Whiteland 75

5. Bloomington North 74

6. Warsaw 57

7. East Central 55

8. Michigan City 38

9. Plainfield 23

10. Castle 18

Others receiving votes: Bloomington South 16. Concord 11. Columbus East (1) 10. Evansville North 9. Floyd Central 2. Lafayette Jeff 2. Kokomo 1

Class 4A

∎ Central Indiana preview, predictions

1. New Palestine (10) 125

2. Bishop Chatard (1) 110

3. New Prairie 84

4. Brebeuf Jesuit 79

5. Mishawaka (1) 66

6. Greenfield-Central 61

7. Evansville Reitz (1) 46

8. NorthWood 30

9. Martinsville 25

10. Leo 20

Others receiving votes: Hanover Central 13. Mt. Vernon 12. East Noble 9. Fort Wayne Dwenger 9. Kankakee Valley 8. Northridge 7. Mooresville 4. New Haven 4. Mississinewa 2. Jasper 2. Pendleton Heights 1.

Class 3A

∎ Central Indiana preview, predictions

1. Heritage Hills (10) 123

2. Knox (1) 95

3. Evansville Memorial 77

4. Gibson Southern 68

5. Batesville 65

6. Guerin Catholic (1) 57

7. West Lafayette 50

8. Tri-West 42 (1)

9. Lawrenceburg 39

10. Mishawaka Marian 29

Others receiving votes: Hamilton Heights 19. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 18. Tippecanoe Valley 12. South Bend St. Joseph 5. Southridge 5. Peru 4. Fairfield 3. Maconaquah 1.

Class 2A

∎ Central Indiana preview, predictions

1. Lutheran (11) 127

2. Lafayette Central Catholic (1) 88

3. North Posey (1) 81

4. Eastern Hancock 76

5. Linton-Stockton 63

6. Triton Central 53

7. Brownstown Central 51

8. Southmont 38

9. Adams Central 36

10. Andrean 33

Others receiving votes: Lapel 14. Bluffton 11. Heritage Christian 5. Paoli 4. Centerville 3. Rochester 3. Bremen 3. Tell City 2. Alexandria 2. Greencastle 1. Scecina 1.

Class A

∎ Central Indiana preview, predictions

1. South Putnam (8) 105

2. North Judson (1) 88

3. Sheridan 83

4. North Decatur (1) 82

5. Providence (3) 81

6. Carroll (Flora) 57

7. Triton 46

8. LaVille 44

9. Springs Valley 28

10. Madison-Grant 17

Others receiving votes: Pioneer 10. Forest Park 10. South Decatur 7. Monroe Central 5. South Adams 4. Milan 2. North White 1

Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana State Board of Education made changes to the state high school diploma requirements after facing backlash from parents, educators, and politicians.

The board unveiled the changes on Wednesday. This new plan creates one standard diploma, and adds the option to earn two seals: Honors and Honors Plus.

Indiana Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) was an outspoken critic of the original plan to have multiple diplomas.

In a one-on-one interview, she spoke to News 8 to explain her view on the updated plan.

Q: You came on and expressed concern about the previous proposal a few weeks ago, saying you worried that some of the changes removed key requirements and would leave students behind. How do you feel about this latest version?

A: I think it’s progress, and that should be stated. For sure, there is progress that is made. I definitely feel that, as these are not finalized yet, we still have to be cautious about how we continue to proceed, particularly with some of the concerns that are left lingering, particularly around work-based learning. Thinking about how students are going to get to and from specific worksite commitments. Thinking about the ability for all children to have access to the same opportunities.

Q: What about your constituents? What have they told you about the new version?

A: Overwhelmingly, when the first version came about, there were numerous concerns. People wrote in to my office. Many attended the town hall. We have started receiving some feedback in to my office saying they appreciate some of the changes that are being made, but are still cautiously optimistic. We’re directing those concerns back to the State Board of Education.

Q: In your view, what about this proposal still needs to be changed?

A: I think I alluded to it earlier. We still have to figure out the work-based requirements. In addition, I’m really concerned about our school counselors. Thinking about the number of, or the time rather, that we have to implement this, and the time that they have to get through all of the knowledge of all of the different seal options. Thinking about our less-resourced schools as well. There is obviously one option: One diploma with several other seal endorsements. So, will every high school have the same opportunity to provide the same opportunities to all students across all districts? I’m worried about more resource districts versus less resourced districts.

Q: What do you want to see the education department do?

A: I think with this new proposal, it has another round of feedback tied to it. So, let’s continue to see what the constituents say. We want to make sure all Hoosiers have the opportunity to voice their concerns and I really appreciate how the department has been responsive to those concerns. I would love them to continue to address the questions that are remaining, and maybe lean on transparency in this time.

Rep. Garcia Wilburn represents Fishers in District 32. Wilburn is an associate professor at Indiana University–Indianapolis and an occupational therapist, according to her website.

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