INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Frosty start in many locations this morning. We will see a dry day today with rain returning Friday and into the weekend.

TODAY: Temperatures this morning in northern Indiana dropped into the 20s. Highs stay below normal for this time of the year but we will be warmer than what we’ve been the last couple of days. Highs today climb close to 60. Clouds are around for the first part of the day. We will see some sunshine later this morning and this afternoon.

TONIGHT: A few clouds expected tonight. Temperatures will not be as cold tonight. Lows fall into the low and middle 40s.

RAIN RETURNS

FRIDAY: Friday morning will start off dry and even mostly sunny. Temperatures will be in the 40s to start the day. Highs climb close to normal for the afternoon into the middle and upper 60s. Rain returns later in the afternoon and early evening. It will be breezy on Friday with winds gusting out of the south and southeast at 15 to 20 miles per hour.

If you are heading to the Pacers game tomorrow evening there is a chance for a few showers or storms. Temperatures stay into the middle 60s.

WEEKEND FORECAST

Rain chances continue into the weekend however we will see lots of dry time. Showers and even a few thunderstorms are possible heading into the first part of Saturday. We will see some dry time in the afternoon Saturday. Highs climb near 80.

A few spotty showers or storms are possible on Sunday. Highs climb into the lower 80s for the end of the weekend.

Rain returns Monday with a good chance for showers and storms. Highs Monday will be in the middle 70s. We stay in the 70s for the rest of the week. A few spotty showers are on possible on Tuesday but dry for the middle and end of the week.

The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory at 9:02 p.m. on Wednesday valid for Thursday between midnight and 10 a.m. for Higher Elevations of Indiana and Beaver County.

The weather service says, “Temperatures in the low to middle 30s will result in frost formation.”

“Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered,” comments the weather service. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.”

Frost advisory – this is what it means

Frost advisories are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary) when temperatures, winds, and sky cover are favorable for frost development. This is most likely to happen when the temperature is 36 degrees or less. In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a ‘killing frost’.

According to the weather service, if a frost advisory is issued for your area, cover up sensitive plants before the sun sets so that it can help retain heat near the plants, or move the plants indoors for the night, if possible.

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick has accepted an endorsement from the Indiana State Teachers Association in her bid for governor.

McCormick, a former Republican now running as a Democrat, gave the following statement on the endorsement:

“As an educator and the last elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, I am honored to receive the endorsement of Indiana’s largest teachers’ union, the Indiana State Teachers Association. The support and confidence shown by this endorsement is humbling. This endorsement is a symbol of unity in advocacy, the power of inclusive and collaborative bipartisan leadership, and an unwavering commitment to empowering all Indiana teachers and students. Together, we will strive for excellence in education pushing back against attacks on teachers and public education and working to advance good educational policies while respecting teachers,” said Jennifer McCormick. “Hoosiers deserve a governor who will champion for kids, prioritize education, and recognize the vital role of our teachers. The future of Indiana’s economy and workforce, the health of our communities, and the opportunities afforded to our kids are at stake. Together we can build a future where every voice is heard, every person is valued, and every opportunity is within reach.”

In a press release on the endorsement, McCormick said she fought to take politics out of the classroom as state superintendent and to ensure all students had access to the best possible education. But, she said, “the supermajority extremists in our statehouse continue to focus on issues that don’t help educators, students, or their families.”

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