Welcome Meteorological Fall, Drought Concern Grows September 5, 2024 - From Issue: 744 By: Austin Pearson Read More As September begins, we officially welcome meteorological fall. While the autumnal equinox isn’t until September 22, the past few mornings have already brought a crisp, fall-like feel to the air.[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl Bring Relief and Challenges to Indiana July 11, 2024 - From Issue: 740 By: Austin Pearson Read More The remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought much-needed rain to the state, although some areas experienced excessive totals. In addition, sporadic power outages were reported as a result of wind gusts[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Warm Temperatures and Rain Continues May 15, 2024 - From Issue: 736 By: Austin Pearson Read More Allergy season is in full swing. At least, it is for me. Runny nose, itchy eyes, and consistent drainage that I have to clear in the shower every morning. We[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
April Ends Warm and Wet May 2, 2024 - From Issue: 735 By: Austin Pearson Read More It’s gonna be… I mean… it’s already May! How can this be? Early spring flowers have already cycled through, I’m on record pace for mowing my yard, and field activity[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Climate and Weather
The Heat and Humidity Is On, But Will It Last? August 28, 2023 - From Issue: 726 By: Austin Pearson Read More Have you ever heard of the song by Glenn Frey, “The Heat Is On”? No pun intended, but the heat is certainly on! Heat index values over 110F have made[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Drought Conditions Continue to Improve. Will this Continue? July 13, 2023 - From Issue: 723 By: Austin Pearson Read More Timely rains have returned over the past few weeks and have helped crop conditions across the state. Now that we are entering critical corn and soybean growth stages, cooler temperatures[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Dry Conditions Continue, Drought Conditions Expected to Worsen June 1, 2023 - From Issue: 720 By: Austin Pearson Read More Temperatures warmed into the 80s by the end of Memorial Day weekend, but low dew point temperatures made the heat bearable. The air felt dry, and any time I would[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Recent Localized Rainfall; Warm Temperatures and Below-normal Precipitation Forecasted May 18, 2023 - From Issue: 719 By: Austin Pearson Read More Cool mornings and warm afternoons have made conditions pleasant across the state. Through the first 17 days of May, temperatures ran 1.5◦F above normal (Figure 1). Indiana Climate Divisions 1[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Warmer Temperatures on the Way May 2, 2023 - From Issue: 718 By: Austin Pearson Read More It is May, the sun is shining, of course the wind is blowing, and the weather forecast is calling for warmer temperatures. Things are looking up from here. Despite the[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
Return to Below-Normal Precipitation, Variable Temperatures, and Enhanced Freeze Risk April 19, 2023 - From Issue: 717 By: Austin Pearson Read More Through the first 18 days of April, temperatures ran 5.5◦F above normal statewide (Figure 1). The largest deviations occurred in central and northern Indiana. Despite the wet start to the[Read More…] Article Tags: Climate and Weather
