INDIANAPOLIS — Wet and windy weather conditions in Indiana caused by remnants of Hurricane Helene led to closures and delays on Friday.
Late Thursday, Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida. It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm.
The remnants of the storm have cause high winds and rain in Indiana. A High Wind Warning is in place for most of the area as the wind will pick up and peak from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. As for the rain, 1"-3" is expected with the higher totals to the south.
The weather has prompted some cancellations:
Indianapolis Indians Charities announced that SWING at Victory Field will be postponed until Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 due to weather.
Guests who purchased Premium or VIP tickets to SWING 2024 will receive the same ticket for next year’s SWING event. More information can be found here..
-Conner Prairie closed their grounds on Friday due to high winds.
-Organizers with the Circle City Classic said Friday's pep rally is canceled due to weather. It was scheduled to take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. outside Lucas Oil Stadium.
-The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that rain forced the cancellation of BC39 at the track on Friday.
“Our priority is to ensure the safety of all participants and fans, and we are committed to delivering this major event over the next few days, if required,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “We will be doing everything in our power to ensure a successful event.”
An update on the event schedule will be provided at 6 p.m. ET Friday, with more information released at 10 a.m. ET Saturday.
-Indianapolis Public Schools postponed the 26th annual Spirit of Freedom. The event was scheduled for Friday but will now take place on Oct. 4.
-On Facebook, Noblesville Schools announced that Friday's Homecoming parade has been canceled due to high wind gusts and steady rain.
"While bad weather may have impacted our parade this year, nothing can dampen our Homecoming spirit and love for our schools," the district said.
- Center Grove High School is postponing the football homecoming game to Saturday at noon.
With that, the school announced the following changes:
- The Homecoming parade has been canceled.
- Gates to Ray Skillman Stadium will open Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Any tickets purchased for tonight’s game will be valid for Saturday’s game.
- Kickoff between the Trojans and Lawrence Central Bears is scheduled for noon.
- Homecoming Court will be announced at halftime.
- The Homecoming Dance for CGHS students will continue as planned at 7:00 p.m.
-Speedway High School's homecoming game and parade has been postponed. The game is rescheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m.
-North Decatur High Schools homecoming game was rescheduled to Saturday at 3 p.m.
This story will be updated.
