August is in full swing, and schools are back in session, but let’s remember that it’s still summer, meteorologically-speaking!
6 articles tagged "dry conditions".
Below-normal temperatures continued through the first 21 days of June as the state average temperature was 68.3°F, which was 1.8°F below the 1991-2020 climatological normal. Temperature departures were 1-5°F below normal across the state, with larger departures in eastern and southern Indiana (Figure 1, Left). Maximum temperatures were near normal for the entire state, and minimum temperatures ran 1-9°F below normal (Figure 1, Right). Dry air and limited overnight cloud cover are to blame. Several locations measured minimum temperatures in the 40s at some point this month, but Franklin County recorded a chilly 36°F on June 9th. This station also tied with Shelby County for the second highest temperature recorded so far this month, 95°F, which occurred on June 3. Dubois County hit 97°F on June 4th. There were more than 20 daily low temperature records broken or tied during the second week of June. Over the last week, maximum[Read More…]
Temperatures warmed into the 80s by the end of Memorial Day weekend, but low dew point temperatures made the heat bearable.
Some areas of Indiana remain very dry and concerns of spider mites moving into fields from parched field/road sides increase.
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.
Abnormally dry conditions are still lingering in parts of Indiana (Figure 1) with interest growing on how much the warmer weather might exacerbate the situation.
