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
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

.DISCUSSION...

Rain will diminish today, then dry weather
should return for most areas and will continue for
the rest of the week. Below normal temperatures
will rule for most of the week.

INZ062-063-069>071-212015-
Monroe-Brown-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Nashville, Loogootee,
Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, and Seymour
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     40           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      79 (-13)     57 (-9)      74
RH % (24h trend)      71 (+19)     99 (-1)      67
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   NE  5
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE  5        NE  5        NE  6
Precip Amount         0.04         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2530                      4280
Transport Wnd (mph)   N  7                      NE 10
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     15180                     38520
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             16 Gen Poor  9 Poor       28 Fair
ADI Late              23 Fair      15 Gen Poor  33 Fair
Max LVORI Early       8            6            5
Max LVORI Late        4            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 50s. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ047-212015-
Marion-
Including the city of Indianapolis
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     50           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      70 (-18)     56 (-6)      70
RH % (24h trend)      70 (+8)      94 (-5)      67
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  NE  8                     NE 10
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE  9        NE  9        NE 10
Precip Amount         0.04         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2150                      3170
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE 16                     NE 14
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     30100                     38040
Dispersion            Marginal                  Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             25 Fair      18 Gen Poor  36 Fair
ADI Late              31 Fair      18 Gen Poor  37 Fair
Max LVORI Early       5            5            4
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. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ037-039-046-048-054>056-212015-
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
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     50           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      71 (-16)     54 (-7)      70
RH % (24h trend)      70 (+7)      94 (-5)      66
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  NE  9 G17                 NE 10
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE 10 G18    NE 10 G18    NE 11 G19
Precip Amount         0.04         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2080                      3310
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE 16                     NE 14
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     29120                     39720
Dispersion            Marginal                  Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             24 Fair      18 Gen Poor  34 Fair
ADI Late              31 Fair      17 Gen Poor  38 Fair
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. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ021-028>030-035-036-212015-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Fountain-Montgomery-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport,
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Attica,
Covington, Veedersburg, and Crawfordsville
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     30           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      67 (-16)     53 (-5)      68
RH % (24h trend)      68 (+3)      91 (-9)      61
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  NE 11 G18                 NE 10
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE 11        NE 10 G18    NE 11
Precip Amount         0.01         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2280                      3220
Transport Wnd (mph)   E 18                      NE 15
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     36480                     41860
Dispersion            Fair                      Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             37 Fair      19 Gen Poor  35 Fair
ADI Late              39 Fair      22 Fair      38 Fair
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...

.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around
70. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around
70. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ031-038-212015-
Howard-Tipton-
Including the cities of Kokomo and Tipton
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     30           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      66 (-16)     52 (-5)      67
RH % (24h trend)      74 (+3)      96 (-4)      69
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  NE 13                     NE 12
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE 13        NE 12        NE 13
Precip Amount         0.01         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2080                      3110
Transport Wnd (mph)   E 21                      NE 16
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     37440                     43540
Dispersion            Fair                      Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             37 Fair      22 Fair      34 Fair
ADI Late              40 Fair      25 Fair      41 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early       4            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. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ040>042-049-212015-
Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Henry-
Including the cities of Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City,
Farmland, Parker City, and New Castle
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     40           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      67 (-17)     53 (-5)      68
RH % (24h trend)      74 (+7)      98 (-2)      69
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  NE 10 G17                 NE 10 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE 10 G18    NE 10 G19    NE 11 G19
Precip Amount         0.04         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2090                      3120
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE 20                     NE 16
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     35530                     43680
Dispersion            Fair                      Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             32 Fair      16 Gen Poor  34 Fair
ADI Late              37 Fair      23 Fair      39 Fair
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. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ057-065-212015-
Rush-Decatur-
Including the cities of Rushville and Greensburg
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     60           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      73 (-16)     55 (-8)      71
RH % (24h trend)      71 (+17)     98 (-2)      67
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  NE  5                     NE  6
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE  7 G17    NE  6 G17    NE  8 G19
Precip Amount         0.10         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1990                      3630
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE 13                     NE 13
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     21890                     39930
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Stbl
ADI Early             19 Gen Poor  18 Gen Poor  34 Fair
ADI Late              27 Fair      16 Gen Poor  37 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. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ043>045-051>053-212015-
Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Vigo-Clay-Owen-
Including the cities of Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville,
Montezuma, Rosedale, Greencastle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer,
and Gosport
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     40           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      73 (-16)     55 (-8)      72
RH % (24h trend)      68 (+4)      94 (-6)      61
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  NE  7                     NE  9
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE  9        NE  9        NE 10
Precip Amount         0.03         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2210                      3550
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE 15                     NE 13
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     28730                     39050
Dispersion            Marginal                  Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Stbl         Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             22 Fair      18 Gen Poor  35 Fair
ADI Late              28 Fair      19 Gen Poor  38 Fair
Max LVORI Early       5            4            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. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 70.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ060-061-067-068-212015-
Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess-
Including the cities of Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn,
Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Worthington,
Vincennes, and Washington
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     30           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      80 (-14)     58 (-9)      75
RH % (24h trend)      65 (+15)     94 (-6)      59
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   NE  6
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE  6        NE  6        NE  8
Precip Amount         0.02         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2280                      4030
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE  8                     NE 12
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     15960                     40300
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             15 Gen Poor  14 Gen Poor  28 Fair
ADI Late              22 Fair      18 Gen Poor  35 Fair
Max LVORI Early       8            5            5
Max LVORI Late        4            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. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

INZ064-072-212015-
Bartholomew-Jennings-
Including the cities of Columbus and North Vernon
324 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

                      Today        Tonight      Tue

Cloud Cover           Mcldy        Mcldy        Mcldy
Precip Type           Showers      None         None
Chance Precip (%)     60           0            0
Temp (24h trend)      77 (-14)     58 (-8)      73
RH % (24h trend)      69 (+19)     98 (-2)      64
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  Lgt/Var                   NE  5
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   NE  6        NE  6        NE  7
Precip Amount         0.06         0.00         0.00
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2370                      4240
Transport Wnd (mph)   NE  9                     NE 12
Vent Rate (kt-ft)     18960                     42400
Dispersion            Poor                      Fair
DSI                   Stbl         Slgt Unstbl  Slgt Unstbl
ADI Early             15 Gen Poor  12 Poor      30 Fair
ADI Late              24 Fair      14 Gen Poor  34 Fair
Max LVORI Early       8            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. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

$$