Jim O'Brien

Meteorologist at WXIN-TV (Indianapolis, IN)

Meteorologist for FOX affiliate. Family, veteran, patriot. 28 years covering Indiana weather...CBM, AMS certified. Opinions are my own…IG: jimobrienfox59

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Warmth builds as rain chances climb into the weekend

1 week ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

This morning brings mainly clear skies and another cool start out-the-door, as temperatures hover in the lower 40s. A solid, quiet start underway but maybe have that coat, for the start of the day. This afternoon, clouds will be increasing, as shower chances rise slowly from the west to east. Temperatures will steadily rise, back to more seasonal temperatures in the middle 60s, on southeast winds at 12-18 mph.
Brightest of the week; timing weekend rainfall

1 week ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

Clear skies, light winds and stable air are creating a chillier start this morning out-the-door as temperatures hover in the 30s in most locations. Patchy frost at sunrise is possible in the outlying, more rural areas. Bright sun will be a dominant feature for the morning rush hour and a coat will be needed for the bus stop. This afternoon will be the brightest of the week, as temperatures steadily climb to 60° and winds remain steady around 5-11 mph from the northwest.
Coolest of the week brings wind and light shower chances

1 week ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

Cooler air is now flowing into the state, on west to northwest winds, resulting in our coolest day of the week underway. Expect plenty of dry time this morning and throughout the afternoon but shower chances will remain off and on. Out-the-door, temperatures will hold in the upper 40s, so be sure to have that jacket in hand. This afternoon will bring mostly cloudy skies, gusty northwest winds between 12-28 mph, with higher gusts at times.
Warmth with a limited shower chance today; cooler shot tomorrow

1 week ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

Increasing clouds and breezy winds in the forecast later today but dry weather to start out-the-door. Expect a milder start and a few breaks in the clouds at sunrise, while temperatures hold around 60°. This afternoon will bring temperatures to around 70°, as a cold front slips across the state. A few showers will be possible but most areas will remain fairly dry, as winds remain breezy from the west at 10-20 mph.
Calmer day and clean-up before more rain and storms arrive later today/tonight

3 weeks ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

Limited shower chances are winding down now, as clouds are slowly decreasing across the state this morning. The passage of a cold front this morning will bring morning temperatures into the upper 50s at sunrise, as we dry out from west to east. No doubt, clean up and a better picture of how much impact there was from last night's tornado across central Indiana will come into focus.
Heightened severe weather threat tonight; all modes in play across the state

3 weeks ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

This morning starts with spotty showers and thundershowers, as winds are increasing and temperatures milder out-the-door! Keep that umbrella nearby for the morning commute, although a lot of dry space on the map, as a warm front lift across the state. This afternoon will bring windy conditions, plenty of dry hours and a huge rise in temperatures. Highs this afternoon will reach the upper 70s, with wind gusts of up to 50 mph. A Wind Advisory will be in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday.
Quiet opening day; severe threat returns tomorrow

3 weeks ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

Skies are clear and temperatures quite chilly to open our new month! Under high pressure and very dry air, along with light winds...temperatures have bottomed out. Meaning, we have maximized our cooling process this morning, allowing for a colder start out-the-door. Sunrise temperatures will hold between 26-31° before warming this afternoon. Coats and frost expected at the early bus stop. This afternoon will bring plenty of sunshine and a steady climb in temperatures by late afternoon.
Cooler flow to end March; frosty April start

3 weeks ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

Expect cloudy skies and damp conditions out-the-door to begin your Monday morning. The severe threat has ended, as we are now behind the cold front and that will be felt all day. A few sprinkles may be around this morning, but most of the day will stay dry. Temperatures at sunrise (7:30 a.m.) will hold in the lower 40s. This afternoon will be heavy with cloud cover, breezy winds, a spot shower and cooler temperatures.
Windy, warm and unsettled...severe threat on Sunday!

3 weeks ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

Scattered showers and storms have arrived just in time for your Friday morning rush. A few heavy downpours, some lightning and a gust or two should be expected before noon! Temperatures will be mild and warming through the morning, as winds begin to increase from the southwest. Out-the-door temperatures will hold in the 50s, for most, before a warming surge gets underway.
Timing storms before warmth returns statewide!

4 weeks ago | fox59.com | Jim O'Brien

Mostly cloudy and mostly dry to begin our Thursday morning. We are off to a great start, as roads are dry and temperatures are milder out the door! You should still grab that coat, as temperatures should hover in the lower 40s and upper 30s, while winds remain relatively light and variable. This afternoon, we will see a thickening in clouds, as a few spotty showers are expected to travel across the state with a nearing boundary.

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Jim O'Brien @JimOBrienWX

3 Apr 25

Tough night and too close to home!

Ethan Rosuck @EthanRosuckWX

TORNADO FOOTAGE: Troy Johnson sent this video to @FOX59/@CBS4Indy of an apparent tornado 🌪️ in Carmel with tonight. Several damage pictures being sent in as the storms move through. Power outages also occurring in spots. #INwx @NWSIndianapolis https://t.co/gWrfqMIXer

Jim O'Brien @JimOBrienWX

3 Apr 25

Additional rain and storms inbound tonight and again Friday through Sunday morning...flood watch remains in effect! @fox59 @theWXauthority https://t.co/8QGWnRU8Zl

Jim O'Brien @JimOBrienWX

2 Apr 25

Just in...

Brian Wilkes @BrianWilkes59wx

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch for Boone, Brown, Carroll, Clinton, Grant, Hamilton, Hendricks, Howard, Johnson, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Tippecanoe and Tipton County in IN until 11:00pm EDT. @Fox59 #INWX