INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A few strong storms are possible through this afternoon.

This morning:

We are quiet but very muggy again to start off our Independence Day morning. We’re currently monitoring thunderstorms out into the central plains that will impact our forecast later today.

Thursday:

The storms out in the plains will quickly progress to the east as we roll through the morning, arriving around central Indiana as early as late morning but more than likely into the early to mid-afternoon hours. There is a threat of some strong storms, with damaging winds being the primary concern. There is also a possibility of a quick spin-up of a tornado within the line. We expect the storms to move out by mid-afternoon. There is the potential for some heavy rain, which is much needed across the area, with many areas receiving up to 1/2 an inch to an inch of rainfall.

Meanwhile, temperatures will be a bit cooler. The humidity will remain very high throughout the day, making it feel uncomfortable.

Thursday night:

As we head into the evening hours, we should wind down the widespread rain chances. With that said, we can’t rule out an isolated shower or thunderstorm for the evening hours. Bottom line: If you do have some plans to watch fireworks this evening, have a way to check in on radar. There should be many dry areas and dry hours, but there could be a few unlucky areas that do have to deal with rain forbid late in the in the evening.

There will be a better chance of more widespread showers rolling through, with another wave pushing through the state overnight.

Friday:

A few showers will linger on early Friday morning, but that will gradually improve as we progress from late morning through midday. We’ll have partly cloudy skies for your Friday afternoon and highs into the low to mid 80s.

This weekend:

The weekend looks wonderful with dry air in place. Saturday looks sunny and less humid, with highs around 80. Sunday will be partly cloudy and warmer but still nice, with highs into the mid-80s.

8 day forecast

Seasonable temperatures are expected as we head into the new work week next week. There will be some chances for showers and thunderstorms returning as early as Monday night and continuing through Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) announced its future building plans at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, unveiling a multi-phase plan for the legendary facility that includes a new Wally Parks Tower, renovated suites, a new entrance for fans, and moving the professional pits to the west side of the facility.

As part of an overall reinvestment into the facilities the NHRA owns and operates, the reimaging of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will be a multi-year project and begins this year. The project will take place over three phases:

• Phase 1: New Wally Parks Tower and Renovated Suites
• Phase 2: Fan Enhancements, New Entrance, New Restrooms, New Ticket Office and Ditch Relocation
• Phase 3: Shifting the Pro Pits to West Side of the Facility

The new Wally Parks Tower is set to be completed in time for the 2025 NHRA U.S. Nationals, and will be an impressive three-story facility that will feature race control, media center, television broadcasting capabilities and three suites on the third floor.

A former Indianapolis Colts player has been arrested after his teenage son, who had been missing for two weeks, was found at the family’s home in Kokomo, Indiana.

Bryson Muir, 14, was found “safe and well” and is now in the care of the Cass County Department of Child Services, according to Indiana State Police.

Daniel Muir, 40, was taken into custody Wednesday morning and faces charges of domestic battery and obstruction of justice, police said.

Muir, a defensive tackle, played in the NFL for seven seasons, four with the Colts, from 2007 to 2013. He played in college at Kent State, but went undrafted in 2007 before signing as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers. He had just 99 tackles and 1.5 sacks in his career.

Muir’s wife and the boy’s mother, 38-year-old Kristin Muir, was also arrested and charged with obstruction of justice, according to police.

Bryson was last seen June 16 leaving a relative’s home in Ohio with his mother, Indiana State Police said last week.

The two left in a car belonging to Servant Leader’s Foundation, a religious organization that also owns the property where the Muir family resided, police said. Shortly after leaving the relative’s home, police pulled the car over, but Bryson was not inside.

Two days later, the Cass County Department of Child Services asked police to investigate allegations of domestic battery toward Bryson.

Police said they attempted to contact his parents, but were initially unsuccessful. They later agreed to bring Bryson to meet with police, but then “backed out of that arrangement, which signaled an unwillingness to cooperate.”

On Wednesday, police said they had found Bryson. A photo released by police showed the 14-year-old with a black eye.

An investigation remains ongoing, and police asked anyone with information about the incident to call 800-382-0689.