Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central Indiana
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

.DISCUSSION...

No fire weather concerns are expected. Dry weather will
continue into the middle of the week, followed by
chances for rain. After today, temperatures will be above
average during the week.


INZ062-063-069>071-042115-
Monroe-Brown-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Nashville, Loogootee,
Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, and Seymour
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      40 (+2)      29 (+7)      51
RH % (24h trend)      48 (-2)      81 (-2)      59
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SW  5
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2390                      2030
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  3                     SW 17
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     7170                      30450
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             9 Poor       5 Very Poor  40 Fair
ADI Late              10 Poor      11 Poor      43 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       5            4            4
Max LVORI Late        3            4            3

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 60.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
mid 50s. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs around 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Cooler. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ047-042115-
Marion-
Including the city of Indianapolis
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      36 (+3)      28 (+5)      48
RH % (24h trend)      54 (+3)      80 (-8)      62
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   SW  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      S  5         SW  6
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2190                      1690
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  3                     W 16
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     6570                      23660
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             5 Very Poor  8 Poor       36 Fair
ADI Late              12 Poor      11 Poor      36 Fair
Max LVORI Early       4            4            4
Max LVORI Late        3            4            3

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the
lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows around 40.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs
in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Colder. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ037-039-046-048-054>056-042115-
Boone-Hamilton-Hendricks-Hancock-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-
Including the cities of Lebanon, Zionsville, Fishers, Carmel,
Noblesville, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Greenfield,
Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, and Shelbyville
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      36 (+3)      27 (+5)      49
RH % (24h trend)      52 (-6)      82 (-5)      60
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   SW  8
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      S  5         SW  7
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2200                      1740
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  5                     W 18
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     8800                      27840
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             6 Very Poor  9 Poor       38 Fair
ADI Late              12 Poor      12 Poor      37 Fair
Max LVORI Early       5            4            4
Max LVORI Late        3            4            4

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the
lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows around 40.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs
in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Colder. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ021-028>030-035-036-042115-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Fountain-Montgomery-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport,
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Attica,
Covington, Veedersburg, and Crawfordsville
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      35 (+3)      27 (+5)      47
RH % (24h trend)      56 (-7)      85 (+2)      65
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   SW  9
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      S  6         SW  7
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2140                      1450
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  6                     W 16
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     10700                     20300
Dispersion            Poor                      Poor
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             8 Poor       14 Gen Poor  31 Fair
ADI Late              16 Gen Poor  14 Gen Poor  28 Fair
Max LVORI Early       3            4            3
Max LVORI Late        3            4            4

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows around 40. Highs
around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Colder. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

INZ031-038-042115-
Howard-Tipton-
Including the cities of Kokomo and Tipton
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      32 (+2)      26 (+6)      43
RH % (24h trend)      63 (-6)      88 (-2)      72
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   SW 10
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      S  6         SW  7
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2080                      1410
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  6                     W 18
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     10400                     22560
Dispersion            Poor                      Poor
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             7 Poor       13 Gen Poor  32 Fair
ADI Late              15 Gen Poor  20 Gen Poor  30 Fair
Max LVORI Early       4            4            3
Max LVORI Late        4            5            5

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows around 40. Highs
around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Colder. Lows in
the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

$$

INZ040>042-049-042115-
Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Henry-
Including the cities of Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City,
Farmland, Parker City, and New Castle
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      33 (+2)      25 (+4)      44
RH % (24h trend)      59 (-4)      86 (0)       66
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   SW  9
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      S  5         SW  7
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2060                      1490
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  5                     W 21
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     8240                      26820
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             7 Poor       10 Poor      40 Fair
ADI Late              14 Gen Poor  14 Gen Poor  38 Fair
Max LVORI Early       4            4            3
Max LVORI Late        3            4            4

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 50.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Colder. Lows in
the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ057-065-042115-
Rush-Decatur-
Including the cities of Rushville and Greensburg
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      36 (+3)      27 (+5)      48
RH % (24h trend)      53 (-5)      80 (-8)      61
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   SW  6
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SW  6
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2210                      1740
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  2                     SW 21
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     4420                      31320
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             6 Very Poor  8 Poor       44 Gen Good
ADI Late              9 Poor       11 Poor      44 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       5            4            3
Max LVORI Late        3            4            4

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows around 40.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs
in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Colder. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ043>045-051>053-042115-
Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Vigo-Clay-Owen-
Including the cities of Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville,
Montezuma, Rosedale, Greencastle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer,
and Gosport
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      39 (+3)      29 (+6)      51
RH % (24h trend)      51 (-2)      78 (-5)      60
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   SW  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      S  5         SW  6
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2320                      1690
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  6                     SW 15
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     11600                     21970
Dispersion            Poor                      Poor
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             9 Poor       9 Poor       34 Fair
ADI Late              16 Gen Poor  12 Poor      33 Fair
Max LVORI Early       3            3            4
Max LVORI Late        3            4            3

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 50s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Colder. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ060-061-067-068-042115-
Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess-
Including the cities of Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn,
Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Worthington,
Vincennes, and Washington
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mclear
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      40 (+2)      30 (+7)      52
RH % (24h trend)      49 (0)       79 (-4)      58
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   SW  6
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SW  6
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2320                      1910
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  5                     SW 16
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     9280                      26740
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             9 Poor       8 Poor       34 Fair
ADI Late              13 Gen Poor  11 Poor      38 Fair
Max LVORI Early       5            3            4
Max LVORI Late        3            4            3

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Cooler. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ064-072-042115-
Bartholomew-Jennings-
Including the cities of Columbus and North Vernon
322 AM EST Sun Jan 4 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Mon

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         None
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            0
Temp (24h trend)      38 (+2)      28 (+6)      51
RH % (24h trend)      49 (-8)      83 (-6)      56
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      SW  5
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2350                      2030
Transport Wnd (mph)   SW  3                     SW 18
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     7050                      32480
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             9 Poor       6 Very Poor  45 Gen Good
ADI Late              10 Poor      11 Poor      49 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       5            4            4
Max LVORI Late        3            4            3

Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 50s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
mid 50s. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Cooler. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$