Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Indianapolis, IN
Issued by NWS Indianapolis, IN
959
FNUS53 KIND 300703
FWFIND
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central Indiana
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Warm temperatures and dry conditions will produce
afternoon RH minima as low as the mid 20s to mid 30s
today and Thursday, though lighter winds will limit
fire concerns today. Slightly gustier winds could
produce some limited fire concerns Thursday prior to
the arrival of a soaking rainfall.
Much cooler conditions are expected this weekend into
next week.
INZ062-063-069>071-302030-
Monroe-Brown-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Nashville, Loogootee,
Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, and Seymour
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+3) 64 (+7) 87
RH % (24h trend) 32 (-10) 65 (-27) 41
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var S 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 6
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)5170 7760
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 SW 17
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 62040 116400
Dispersion Good Excellent
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 46 Gen Good 5 Very Poor 80 Good
ADI Late 77 Good 13 Gen Poor 130 Very Good
Max LVORI Early 4 3 2
Max LVORI Late 2 3 2
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ047-302030-
Marion-
Including the city of Indianapolis
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+2) 65 (+9) 85
RH % (24h trend) 35 (-6) 64 (-24) 43
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 5 SW 8 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 6 S 5 SW 9 G17
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3840 6490
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 13 SW 18
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 42240 103840
Dispersion Fair Excellent
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 36 Fair 8 Poor 49 Gen Good
ADI Late 56 Gen Good 13 Gen Poor 85 Good
Max LVORI Early 5 2 2
Max LVORI Late 2 3 2
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 70. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around 70.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
INZ037-039-046-048-054>056-302030-
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
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+2) 64 (+8) 86
RH % (24h trend) 35 (-7) 64 (-25) 44
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 5 SW 8 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 6 S 5 SW 9 G17
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3850 6500
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 12 SW 18
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 38500 104000
Dispersion Good Excellent
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 30 Fair 10 Poor 53 Gen Good
ADI Late 46 Gen Good 13 Gen Poor 80 Good
Max LVORI Early 4 2 2
Max LVORI Late 2 2 2
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around 70.
North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ021-028>030-035-036-302030-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Fountain-Montgomery-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport,
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Attica,
Covington, Veedersburg, and Crawfordsville
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Sprinkles None Showers
Chance Precip (%) 10 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 80 (-1) 66 (+8) 83
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+6) 67 (-16) 48
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 5 SW 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 5 S 6 SW 7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.05
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1850 5240
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 9 SW 17
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 14800 78600
Dispersion Poor Excellent
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 18 Gen Poor 12 Poor 41 Gen Good
ADI Late 20 Gen Poor 14 Gen Poor 66 Good
Max LVORI Early 4 3 3
Max LVORI Late 2 3 3
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ031-038-302030-
Howard-Tipton-
Including the cities of Kokomo and Tipton
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Sprinkles None Showers
Chance Precip (%) 10 0 50
Temp (24h trend) 78 (-3) 65 (+9) 83
RH % (24h trend) 43 (+4) 65 (-23) 49
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 6 SW 9
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 5 S 7 SW 9
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.03
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2410 4200
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 13 SW 18
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 26510 67200
Dispersion Marginal Good
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 25 Fair 12 Poor 34 Fair
ADI Late 34 Fair 15 Gen Poor 52 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 4 3 2
Max LVORI Late 2 2 2
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ040>042-049-302030-
Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Henry-
Including the cities of Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City,
Farmland, Parker City, and New Castle
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 79 (0) 64 (+9) 83
RH % (24h trend) 42 (+2) 63 (-24) 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 5 SW 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 5 S 5 SW 8 G17
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2620 4250
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 13 SW 17
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 28820 63750
Dispersion Marginal Good
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 27 Fair 11 Poor 44 Gen Good
ADI Late 35 Fair 14 Gen Poor 60 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 4 3 2
Max LVORI Late 2 2 2
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ057-065-302030-
Rush-Decatur-
Including the cities of Rushville and Greensburg
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+2) 64 (+9) 86
RH % (24h trend) 34 (-8) 63 (-26) 39
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var SW 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 5 Lgt/Var SW 7 G17
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4540 7520
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 SW 17
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 54480 112800
Dispersion Good Excellent
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 37 Fair 9 Poor 61 Good
ADI Late 68 Good 15 Gen Poor 81 Good
Max LVORI Early 5 3 2
Max LVORI Late 2 3 2
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 70. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ043>045-051>053-302030-
Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Vigo-Clay-Owen-
Including the cities of Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville,
Montezuma, Rosedale, Greencastle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer,
and Gosport
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 30
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+4) 66 (+8) 86
RH % (24h trend) 35 (-4) 66 (-20) 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 5 S 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 6 S 5 SW 8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.01
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3330 6860
Transport Wnd (mph) S 12 SW 18
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 33300 109760
Dispersion Good Excellent
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 23 Fair 9 Poor 59 Gen Good
ADI Late 39 Fair 11 Poor 80 Good
Max LVORI Early 4 3 3
Max LVORI Late 2 3 3
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs around 70. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ060-061-067-068-302030-
Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess-
Including the cities of Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn,
Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Worthington,
Vincennes, and Washington
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 88 (+6) 65 (+8) 88
RH % (24h trend) 29 (-9) 66 (-18) 39
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var S 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 6 Lgt/Var SW 9 G17
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)5740 8070
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 SW 17
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 68880 121050
Dispersion Good Excellent
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 37 Fair 8 Poor 69 Good
ADI Late 77 Good 14 Gen Poor 82 Good
Max LVORI Early 4 3 3
Max LVORI Late 2 3 2
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around
70. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ064-072-302030-
Bartholomew-Jennings-
Including the cities of Columbus and North Vernon
303 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+4) 63 (+8) 87
RH % (24h trend) 31 (-10) 67 (-25) 38
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var S 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 6
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)5170 7680
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 SW 16
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 62040 107520
Dispersion Good Excellent
DSI N/A N/A N/A
ADI Early 47 Gen Good 6 Very Poor 86 Good
ADI Late 78 Good 12 Poor 124 Very Good
Max LVORI Early 5 3 3
Max LVORI Late 2 3 2
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 5 mph.
$$