Red Flag Warning Thursday
Red Flag Warning has been issued for Central Indiana for this afternoon.
Gusty winds up to 30 to 40 mph in addition to dry fuels and very low relative humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions.
Avoid any outdoor burning or outdoor activities that may cause sparks.
Fire Weather Watch Friday
Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Central Indiana for Friday afternoon.
Gusty winds up to 30 to 40 mph in addition to dry fuels and very low relative humidity values may lead to critical fire weather conditions.
Avoid any outdoor burning or activities that may cause sparks.
Let’s Learn About Fire Weather
With critical fire weather conditions in the forecast, let’s learn about the difference between a Fire Weather Watch and a Red Flag Warning and which conditions warrant the issuance of these products.
INDIANAPOLIS 7-DAY EXTENDED FORECAST
Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low of around 37. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night: A slight chance of sprinkles after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 47. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of sprinkles before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night: Areas of frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night: Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 3-DAY OUTLOOK
SOURCE: NWS Indianapolis.
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