Our dry, warm start to Fall continues. Since September 1st, Indianapolis has had 3.04″ of rain, 3.91″ below average. Due to our recent lack of rainfall, 83% of the state is reporting abnormally dry soil conditions and moderate drought (the first stage of drought) now encompasses 24% of the state. We had 54 days of above average temperatures since September 1st, continuing as the warmest start to Fall on record.
Another cold front will move across the state overnight and bring clouds and light rain after Midnight. Friday will be a windy, cooler day with morning clouds, afternoon sun, and highs in the 50s.
The average date of first freeze for Indianapolis in October 23rd. The coldest low temperature so far his season has been 37° on the October 18th. Behind the front temperatures will be will more seasonal this weekend. We’ll have low temperatures near freezing with highs in the mid-50s…