INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Cloud cover had a stronghold on central Indiana throughout Wednesday, and it felt a bit cold thanks to a northwest wind.

The focus of this forecast now turns toward much warmer temperatures with windy conditions, and this will precede a stronger weekend system.

Wednesday night: Skies will remain mostly cloudy with lows dipping into the mid 30s.

Thursday: After a cold start, we are set to warm up nicely into the afternoon hours. A much brighter day in combination with breezy southerly winds will help our temperatures get into the mid 50s. Wind gusts look to approach from 20-30 mph at times.

Friday: Another mild and windy day will be on deck to end the workweek with increasing cloud cover. Highs will top out in the mid to upper 50s. Wind gusts look to get from 25-35 mph at times as well.

8-Day Forecast: Rain will return to the forecast Saturday with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms as a stronger system rolls in. Highs will rise into the upper 50s on Saturday with stronger wind gusts from 30-40 mph. Sunday is when we will flip back to colder air as highs only manage to top out in the mid 40s. Some showers will linger into Sunday morning with the potential for a few snow showers late Sunday. Temperatures will be near normal into early next week.