Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Indianapolis, IN

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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central Indiana
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.DISCUSSION...

Humid conditions will keep the fire weather threat low into
mid-week, then cooler air will also help keep the threat low
into next weekend.

Rain chances will continue into mid-week.


INZ062-063-069>071-182015-
Monroe-Brown-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Nashville, Loogootee,
Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, and Seymour
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mclear       Mclear       Mclear
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            30
Temp (24h trend)      92 (+2)      69 (-2)      93
RH % (24h trend)      54 (-7)      93 (-6)      55
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.08
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)5010                      4720
Transport Wnd (mph)   N  5                      W  8
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     20040                     33040
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             16 Gen Poor  4 Very Poor  35 Fair
ADI Late              26 Fair      7 Poor       43 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       6            6            5
Max LVORI Late        3            6            3

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ047-182015-
Marion-
Including the city of Indianapolis
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            40
Temp (24h trend)      88 (-2)      69 (0)       90
RH % (24h trend)      56 (+4)      87 (-8)      57
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      W  5
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.12
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4530                      4760
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE  5                     W 10
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     18120                     42840
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             17 Gen Poor  4 Very Poor  45 Gen Good
ADI Late              25 Fair      8 Poor       57 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       5            5            5
Max LVORI Late        3            5            3

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 80s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ037-039-046-048-054>056-182015-
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
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            40
Temp (24h trend)      87 (-1)      68 (0)       90
RH % (24h trend)      59 (-3)      90 (-8)      62
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.16
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4230                      3900
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE  3                     W  9
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     12690                     31200
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             16 Gen Poor  4 Very Poor  37 Fair
ADI Late              22 Fair      8 Poor       43 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       5            5            5
Max LVORI Late        3            5            3

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ021-028>030-035-036-182015-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Fountain-Montgomery-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport,
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Attica,
Covington, Veedersburg, and Crawfordsville
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     20           40           50
Temp (24h trend)      87 (-1)      69 (+1)      88
RH % (24h trend)      63 (-2)      97 (-2)      66
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  5                     Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      W  5
Precip Amount         0.00         0.23         0.26
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3810                      3810
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  5                      W 10
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     15240                     34290
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             21 Fair      5 Very Poor  38 Fair
ADI Late              23 Fair      9 Poor       45 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       5            6            6
Max LVORI Late        3            6            3

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ031-038-182015-
Howard-Tipton-
Including the cities of Kokomo and Tipton
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            30           50
Temp (24h trend)      86 (0)       67 (+2)      88
RH % (24h trend)      61 (-8)      93 (-5)      67
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  5                     SW  5
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   E  5         Lgt/Var      W  6
Precip Amount         0.00         0.08         0.29
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4010                      3600
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE  6                     W 12
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     20050                     36000
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             19 Gen Poor  8 Poor       37 Fair
ADI Late              28 Fair      11 Poor      49 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       4            5            5
Max LVORI Late        3            5            4

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ040>042-049-182015-
Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Henry-
Including the cities of Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City,
Farmland, Parker City, and New Castle
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mclear       Mclear       Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            50
Temp (24h trend)      86 (-1)      64 (0)       87
RH % (24h trend)      58 (-10)     89 (-7)      65
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.26
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4440                      3660
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE  5                     W 12
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     17760                     36600
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             17 Gen Poor  5 Very Poor  34 Fair
ADI Late              24 Fair      9 Poor       51 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       5            5            5
Max LVORI Late        3            5            3

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows around 60. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

$$

INZ057-065-182015-
Rush-Decatur-
Including the cities of Rushville and Greensburg
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mclear       Mclear       Mclear
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            30
Temp (24h trend)      87 (0)       66 (-1)      89
RH % (24h trend)      55 (-7)      90 (-9)      59
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.13
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4490                      3470
Transport Wnd (mph)   N  5                      W  8
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     17960                     24290
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             15 Gen Poor  5 Very Poor  28 Fair
ADI Late              29 Fair      7 Poor       36 Fair
Max LVORI Early       5            5            5
Max LVORI Late        3            6            3

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ043>045-051>053-182015-
Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Vigo-Clay-Owen-
Including the cities of Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville,
Montezuma, Rosedale, Greencastle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer,
and Gosport
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            50
Temp (24h trend)      89 (0)       70 (-1)      90
RH % (24h trend)      61 (-2)      96 (-3)      63
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.20
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4030                      4040
Transport Wnd (mph)   W  3                      W  8
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     12090                     28280
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             21 Fair      4 Very Poor  36 Fair
ADI Late              19 Gen Poor  9 Poor       42 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       6            6            6
Max LVORI Late        3            6            3

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 80s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ060-061-067-068-182015-
Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess-
Including the cities of Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn,
Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Worthington,
Vincennes, and Washington
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mclear       Mclear       Mclear
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            30
Temp (24h trend)      91 (+1)      71 (-1)      92
RH % (24h trend)      55 (-5)      92 (-6)      58
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.10
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4110                      4470
Transport Wnd (mph)   NW  2                     W  8
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     8220                      31290
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             17 Gen Poor  3 Very Poor  37 Fair
ADI Late              17 Gen Poor  8 Poor       43 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       6            6            5
Max LVORI Late        3            6            3

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ064-072-182015-
Bartholomew-Jennings-
Including the cities of Columbus and North Vernon
338 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mclear       Mclear       Mclear
Precip Type           None         None         Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     0            0            20
Temp (24h trend)      88 (-1)      68 (-2)      91
RH % (24h trend)      53 (-9)      91 (-9)      54
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var
Precip Amount         0.00         0.00         0.10
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4870                      4280
Transport Wnd (mph)   N  6                      W  7
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     24350                     25680
Dispersion            Poor                      Marginal
DSI                   Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             15 Gen Poor  4 Very Poor  28 Fair
ADI Late              33 Fair      6 Very Poor  32 Fair
Max LVORI Early       5            5            5
Max LVORI Late        3            6            3

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

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...

.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 80s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

$$