Indianapolis, IN – With worsening drought conditions, many Indiana counties are under burn bans this week as dry weather persists. Outdoor burning is restricted across several counties, with humidity levels expected to plummet to 20-30% during the afternoons.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service, these burn bans will remain in place as drought conditions show no signs of improvement. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning to prevent wildfires, especially in counties under the highest alert, which are marked in red on official maps. Temperatures will remain in the mid-80s throughout the week, exacerbating the dryness.
The National Weather Service predicts no rain through the early part of next week. While conditions remain dry, an unusual celestial event will occur Tuesday evening, with a partial lunar eclipse during the harvest supermoon. The peak of the eclipse will occur around 10:44 p.m. EDT.
Residents should monitor local weather forecasts for any updates on burn bans or changes in the drought status and be prepared to comply with fire restrictions to ensure public safety.
