Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid June 14, 2024
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
This product will be updated July 12, 2024 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Drought conditions are not present at this time
Rapid onset drought is possible amid upcoming hot, dry weather


U.S. Drought Monitor


Drought intensity and Extent
Drought conditions are not present at this time


Precipitation
7-day and 30-day precipitation is well below normal across our area

Combined with the upcoming heat, drought conditions may develop quickly

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

Rapid Onset Drought Outlook
Drought conditions may develop rapidly within the next 8 to 14 days
This is due to a lack of recent precipitation and upcoming hot and generally dry conditions


Drought Outlook
While this 1-month drought outlook, published on May 31, indicates no drought, the Climate Prediction Center has since indicated there is a risk of rapid onset drought across much of Indiana and western Ohio within the next 8 to 14 days.