Indiana Deals with Drought as Tropical Storm Approaches
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INDIANAPOLIS — Much of Indiana is experiencing a drought, and forecasters warn that recovery isn’t as simple as it appears. The state is about one to two inches below the monthly average rainfall.
“When it gets this dry, it’s not just a matter of making up the deficit; you need multiple soaking rainfalls over several events,” says Joseph Nield of the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
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The Gulf Coast is preparing for a significant hurricane that could land in a few days, and Indiana may experience the storm’s remnants.
“We expect that to drift north into the eastern Gulf of Mexico,” Nield says. “The current track takes it into the Florida Panhandle on Thursday and then brings it north into the lower Ohio Valley by Friday evening.”
If Indiana stays in drought, Hoosiers could face various impacts, including a higher risk of wildfires, challenges in agriculture, and water supply problems.
Nield says that two weeks ago, remnants of a tropical storm passed through Indiana but had little effect on the dry conditions.
“The good news is the models are a little more optimistic this time,” he added.
Indiana Deals with Drought as Tropical Storm Approaches was originally published on wibc.com
