Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid January 28, 2025
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana on February 3, 2025
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
This product will be updated March 6, 2025.
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Moderate Drought conditions are present over southern Michigan
Abnormally dry conditions are present over northwest Ohio and northern Indiana


U.S. Drought Monitor
Drought intensity and Extent
D1 (Moderate Drought): 
Southern Michigan
D0 (Abnormally Dry): Northern Indiana and northwest Ohio

Precipitation
7-day observed precipitation benefited southern Michigan the most 

30-day precipitation is below-normal over much of our area

Summary of Impacts
Hydrologic Impacts 
There are no known impacts at this time

Agricultural Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Fire Hazard Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Other Impacts
There are no known impacts at this time

Mitigation Actions
None reported

Seven Day Precipitation Forecast
Two weather systems, one on Wednesday and the other this weekend, will bring beneficial precipitation to our area

Forecast precipitation totals are near 0.25 to 0.50 inch, with greater amounts toward central IN and central OH

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Released on 1/31, there is a slight learn toward above-normal temperatures over northwest Ohio. There is no clear signal elsewhere. 

Above normal precipitation is favored for February

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage.
Through the remainder of the winter, drought conditions are favored to end or improve.