Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Indianapolis, IN
Issued by NWS Indianapolis, IN
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FNUS53 KIND 120636
FWFIND
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central Indiana
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Humid conditions surrounding occasional chances of showers
and storms will deter any fire weather concerns through this
weekend.
INZ062-063-069>071-122015-
Monroe-Brown-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Nashville, Loogootee,
Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, and Seymour
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 40 30
Temp (24h trend) 88 (-4) 70 (+4) 88
RH % (24h trend) 67 (+5) 100 (0) 72
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.34 0.13 0.08
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2650 3830
Transport Wnd (mph) W 13 SW 8
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 29150 26810
Dispersion Marginal Marginal
DSI Slgt Unstbl Slgt Unstbl Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early 36 Fair 4 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
ADI Late 40 Fair 5 Very Poor 39 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 8 8
Max LVORI Late 4 9 5
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 90s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower
90s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ047-122015-
Marion-
Including the city of Indianapolis
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 60
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-4) 68 (+2) 83
RH % (24h trend) 77 (+9) 100 (0) 78
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 6 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 6 Lgt/Var S 5
Precip Amount 0.48 0.22 0.14
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2440 2760
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 12 SW 8
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 24400 19320
Dispersion Marginal Poor
DSI Stbl Slgt Unstbl Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early 30 Fair 5 Very Poor 17 Gen Poor
ADI Late 37 Fair 5 Very Poor 24 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 9 9
Max LVORI Late 4 9 4
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper
80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
INZ037-039-046-048-054>056-122015-
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
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 60
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-4) 68 (+3) 83
RH % (24h trend) 76 (+4) 100 (0) 79
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 6 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 6 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.39 0.20 0.14
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2260 2890
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 SW 9
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 27120 23120
Dispersion Marginal Poor
DSI Stbl Slgt Unstbl Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early 29 Fair 5 Very Poor 16 Gen Poor
ADI Late 36 Fair 6 Very Poor 26 Fair
Max LVORI Early 5 9 8
Max LVORI Late 4 9 5
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper
80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ021-028>030-035-036-122015-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Fountain-Montgomery-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport,
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Attica,
Covington, Veedersburg, and Crawfordsville
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 70 50 60
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-5) 68 (+2) 81
RH % (24h trend) 80 (+2) 100 (0) 81
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 5 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 5 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.43 0.24 0.19
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2000 2090
Transport Wnd (mph) W 13 W 8
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 22000 14630
Dispersion Poor Poor
DSI Stbl Stbl Stbl
ADI Early 29 Fair 4 Very Poor 14 Gen Poor
ADI Late 33 Fair 5 Very Poor 21 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 9 8
Max LVORI Late 5 9 5
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ031-038-122015-
Howard-Tipton-
Including the cities of Kokomo and Tipton
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 40 70
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-2) 67 (+2) 80
RH % (24h trend) 81 (-3) 100 (0) 84
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 6 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.23 0.22 0.27
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2190 2220
Transport Wnd (mph) W 14 SW 6
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 26280 11100
Dispersion Marginal Poor
DSI Stbl Slgt Unstbl Stbl
ADI Early 33 Fair 5 Very Poor 14 Gen Poor
ADI Late 38 Fair 5 Very Poor 18 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 6 9 8
Max LVORI Late 5 9 6
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ040>042-049-122015-
Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Henry-
Including the cities of Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City,
Farmland, Parker City, and New Castle
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 40 70
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-2) 67 (+2) 81
RH % (24h trend) 80 (-4) 100 (0) 81
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 6 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 6 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.21 0.21 0.33
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2150 2650
Transport Wnd (mph) W 16 SW 6
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 30100 13250
Dispersion Marginal Poor
DSI Stbl Slgt Unstbl Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early 33 Fair 5 Very Poor 17 Gen Poor
ADI Late 42 Gen Good 6 Very Poor 20 Gen Poor
Max LVORI Early 6 9 8
Max LVORI Late 4 8 5
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ057-065-122015-
Rush-Decatur-
Including the cities of Rushville and Greensburg
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 60
Temp (24h trend) 84 (-4) 68 (+3) 83
RH % (24h trend) 75 (+3) 100 (0) 78
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 5 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 5 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.34 0.22 0.17
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2180 2800
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 W 8
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 26160 19600
Dispersion Marginal Poor
DSI Stbl Slgt Unstbl Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early 30 Fair 5 Very Poor 18 Gen Poor
ADI Late 36 Fair 6 Very Poor 27 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 9 8
Max LVORI Late 4 9 5
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper
80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ043>045-051>053-122015-
Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Vigo-Clay-Owen-
Including the cities of Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville,
Montezuma, Rosedale, Greencastle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer,
and Gosport
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 50
Temp (24h trend) 86 (-5) 69 (+3) 85
RH % (24h trend) 71 (+2) 100 (0) 77
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 5 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 5 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.35 0.16 0.09
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2340 2700
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 14 SW 9
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 28080 21600
Dispersion Marginal Poor
DSI Stbl Slgt Unstbl Stbl
ADI Early 28 Fair 5 Very Poor 16 Gen Poor
ADI Late 37 Fair 6 Very Poor 28 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 9 8
Max LVORI Late 4 9 5
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 80s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around
90. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 70.
Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ060-061-067-068-122015-
Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess-
Including the cities of Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn,
Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Worthington,
Vincennes, and Washington
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 50 40 40
Temp (24h trend) 89 (-4) 71 (+3) 88
RH % (24h trend) 65 (+5) 100 (0) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 5 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 5 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.40 0.16 0.04
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2780 3030
Transport Wnd (mph) W 12 SW 10
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 27800 27270
Dispersion Fair Marginal
DSI Slgt Unstbl Slgt Unstbl Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early 36 Fair 5 Very Poor 17 Gen Poor
ADI Late 38 Fair 6 Very Poor 37 Fair
Max LVORI Early 7 7 7
Max LVORI Late 4 7 4
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower
90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ064-072-122015-
Bartholomew-Jennings-
Including the cities of Columbus and North Vernon
236 AM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 40 50
Temp (24h trend) 87 (-4) 70 (+4) 85
RH % (24h trend) 70 (+2) 100 (0) 75
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.30 0.14 0.07
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2360 3390
Transport Wnd (mph) SW 13 W 8
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 25960 23730
Dispersion Marginal Marginal
DSI Stbl Slgt Unstbl Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early 30 Fair 4 Very Poor 23 Fair
ADI Late 37 Fair 5 Very Poor 31 Fair
Max LVORI Early 6 9 8
Max LVORI Late 4 9 5
Remarks...ADI is atmospheric dispersion index by LAVDAS.
LVORI is Low Visibility Occurrence Risk Index.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around
90. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower
90s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$