Well, it was a nice 4 weeks with no drought or abnormally dry designated areas across the state. Unfortunately, the lack of rain over the past few weeks have led to browning lawns, cracked soils, and other tell-tale signs that drought may be returning.
The news of the disastrous drought and extreme heat in the western United States (US) have local folks wondering if Indiana might be next.
Abnormally dry/drought conditions continue across most of Indiana.
Early season dry periods are historically not that common for the Eastern Corn Belt of the U.S.
The forecasts and climate outlooks over the next several weeks is calling for below-normal precipitation and above-normal temperatures (Figure 1).
Another period of rain passed through the state earlier this week, providing limited rain to the northeast and southern counties.
The brutal heat wave has passed, but there are still plenty of warm days ahead. Climate outlooks (over the next few weeks) are suggesting confidence of above-normal precipitation across Indiana.
Hot dry summers sometimes result in quick irrigation investment decisions that may be regretted.
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