Drought Information Statement for Northern IN, Southern MI, Northwest OH
Valid August 29, 2024
Issued By: NWS Northern Indiana on September 1, 2024
Contact Information: nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov  574-834-1104
This product will be updated October 7, 2024 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Moderate Drought conditions are present in portions of northwest Ohio and portions of eastern Indiana
Abnormally dry conditions are present across much of the northern Indiana forecast area
As dry weather prevails to start September, drought may worsen
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U.S. Drought Monitor

Drought intensity and Extent
D1 (Moderate Drought): 
In northwest Ohio: Fulton, northern Henry, and southwest Van Wert counties
In Indiana: Adams, southern Allen, Blackford, eastern Huntington, Wells, and Jay counties
D0: (Abnormally Dry): most of the forecast area (inset, below)

Recent Change in Drought Intensity
One Week Drought Monitor Class Change:
Drought Improved: Green areas on the map, including northwest Ohio and west central Indiana

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

Continued dry weather will worsen ongoing dryness


Summary of Impacts
Hydrologic Impacts 
Low creek and stream levels are being reported by county Agriculture Extension offices.

Agricultural Impacts
The weekly USDA Crop Weather report for Indiana indicates that top soil moisture has decreased sharply, yet corn and soybean crop conditions remain stable. However, pastures are browning. 
Conditions are worse in Ohio, primarily in southern Ohio, according to the weekly USDA Crop Weather report for the state.

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
A cold front late this week presents our best chance for rain in the days ahead
Overall forecast rainfall is less than 0.50 inch.

Long-Range Outlooks
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Through September,  below-normal precipitation is favored. This will worsen ongoing dryness.
There are equal chances for above or below normal temperatures. Thus, there is no clear signal to push the forecast one way or the other. 

Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Drought conditions are favored to develop over much of the forecast area