Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >

Fire Weather Forecasts:
Narrative Forecast for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana
Forecast for the Hoosier National Forest
National Fire Danger Rating Point Forecast (NFDRS)
Fire Weather Watch/Red Flag Warnings (issued as needed)

Spot Forecast:

(Spot Request link below only for locations in southern Indiana and central Kentucky)

Submit a Spot Burn Forecast Request - Instructions
[ Alternate Spot Burn Submission Method (via fax) ]

For requests outside the Louisville Weather Forecast Office area of responsiblity, click here to find the appropriate office fire weather page.

Fire Weather Outlooks:

Fire Weather Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center

Day 1 Fire Outlook

Day 2 Fire Outlook

Experimental Day 3-8 Outlook

Other Links:

New Experimental National Fire Weather Page

National Interagency Fire Center
Kentucky Interagency Coordination Center

   Neighboring NWS fire weather programs:
   Indianapolis
    Jackson
    Wilmington, OH
    Nashville

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Palmer Drought Index
Keetch-Byram Index
Drought Monitor
National Observed Fire Danger Class
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10 Hour Dead Fuel Moisture
100 Hour Dead Fuel Moisture
1000 Hour Dead Fuel Moisture

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