Early summer forecast says Indiana will be slightly hotter and wet in 2025
Good news for anyone looking for a reason to take a dip in the pool this summer: Weather forecasters have released their predictions for this year's temperatures.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its new summer forecast map on Thursday, representing Indiana as light orange, meaning that the region will experience slightly above average seasonal temperatures for June, July and August.
For people who hate hot summers, it can be taken as slightly good news when compared to last year's above-average summer forecast.
However, the Weather Company is forecasting that Indiana may reach above-average temperatures in June before dropping to slightly above-average temperatures the rest of the summer.
Overall, Heartland states are expected to be 4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac summer 2025 weather predictions.
Last year, the United States experienced one of its hottest summers since 2021, according to NOAA.
"For meteorological summer, the average temperature for the contiguous U.S. was 73.8 degrees F — 2.5 degrees above average — ranking as the nation's fourth-hottest summer on record," reads NOAA's report.
The forecast map released by the NOAA shows parts of central and northern Indiana may experience a normal level of rain throughout the season.
However, the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts that Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and parts of Illinois and Michigan are expected to experience above-normal rainfall this summer and label these states as "hot and rainy."
Contact IndyStar reporter Noe Padilla at npadilla@indystar.com, follow him on X @1NoePadilla or on Bluesky @noepadilla.bsky.social.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Early summer forecast says Indiana will be slightly hotter in 2025
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Ultimate Southwest Florida hurricane preparation guide 2025
If you live in Southwest Florida, you know that the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Preparation is key. We've amassed and curated everything you need to know about preparing for a hurricane or tropical storm, from what supplies to get, to how to stay safe and what to do after a storm. Scroll down through the page to browse, or jump quickly to the section you want: About hurricane forecasting Latest Florida forecasts Preparing your home and yard All about insurance ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Will a Category 5 hurricane make landfall in Florida in 2025? History says that's unlikely In a rush? 15 things you should know before 2025 hurricane season arrives Infographic: How do hurricanes form? An inside look What's the difference between subtropical storm and tropical storm? Breaking down the hurricane category scale Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones: What are the differences among these storms? What is NOAA? Federal weather, climate agency hit with job cuts has a big mission Meet WeatherTiger: Hurricane expert Ryan Truchelut provides Florida storm forecasts, analyses National Hurricane Center is updating its cone graphic for the 2025 hurricane season 2025 hurricane season will start with Andrea. See list of names and how you can prepare now Florida storm tracker: A hurricane watcher's guide to the latest track and model forecasts during the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Hurricane Season 2025: Good news and bad from the Florida forecast from WeatherTiger It's not too early to prepare yourself and your home for a hurricane. The best time to get ready is before a storm is approaching. With hurricane season starting soon, Florida residents need to prepare. What to know New to Florida and hurricanes? Here's what you should know as hurricane season approaches Here are 10 things you can do to get ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season Taping windows before a storm? Don't fall for these hurricane myths ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location What supplies do you need for a storm? Food and water are only the beginning to building your emergency supplies. Here are other things you should assemble. Hurricane season help: Tips for starting a storm supply list Hurricane preparation: What supplies do you need for a storm? Here's a list Creating hurricane supplies kit important, but what if money is tight? Tips, resources to help What you should do to protect your home during a hurricane Make sure you have safely installed shutters, tips on maintenance What you should know about hurricane shutters and window coverings before a storm Do you need a generator? Here's how to decide How to prepare your house for a hurricane: The ultimate preparedness checklist from USA TODAY Storm prep and other things to do in your Jacksonville yard (and beyond!) this June How to protect your patio from storm damage during hurricane season Follow these guidelines to get your trees, yard ready for hurricane or tropical storm Here is how you can prepare your pool for a hurricane or tropical storm What to do with your boat in Florida if a storm approaches Follow this checklist to protect, secure your boat for hurricanes and tropical storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Florida weather alerts (use dropdown menu to see your county) Across Florida: Who should I call for help in an emergency during a hurricane? How do you know if you live in an evacuation zone? Enter your address on this Florida Division of Emergency Management website What's your flood risk? Enter your ZIP code on this FEMA website for information Should you go to a hurricane shelter? What to know before you make your decision Florida Special Needs Registry: If someone in your household has special needs, register with your local emergency management agency here to receive assistance during a disaster Florida Gridlock Guide: Latest traffic reports and live views from the state's highways OFF THE GRID: Florida Power Outage Tracker — use dropdown menu to see your county Can you fill a washing machine with ice for a hurricane? Here's why you shouldn't Power outage safety: Here's what to be aware of before, during and after your power goes out Hurricane hacks for your dog, if you want coffee, in case you lose power or ride the storm Best tips on how to keep your pets safe during a storm How do you prepare your pets for hurricane season and how do you evacuate with animals? Safety tips for navigating around your neighborhood after storm What's still safe to eat and what should be thrown out? After storms, scammers come out. How to avoid getting ripped off in Florida Returning home from evacuating? Safety tips, how to file an insurance claim when you return ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Don't understand insurance? What to know to keep a roof over your head Homeowners' insurance in Florida: What to know ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season Hurricane Season preparedness: What to document for insurance before Hurricane Season 2025 No flood insurance? You could end up on the hook for storm damage Hurricane season tips for homeowners: Five insurance facts to know, when to buy These 3 things aren't covered by Florida homeowners' insurance Dropped from your home or flood insurance policy? Here's what to do Living in Florida? These flood insurance facts could save you thousands Need a new roof for insurance? Here are the main choices in Florida and how they stack up Study: 10-year-old asphalt shingles don't protect against hurricane winds Hurricane hunters save lives, but plane breakdowns put them at risk Not your ordinary aircraft: NOAA Hurricane Hunter jet is designed to collect weather data Can cows predict a hurricane is coming? Debunking one of Florida's strangest superstitions Easy decision: 2024 weather monsters Helene, Milton retired from hurricane names list Support local journalism by subscribing to a Florida news organization. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida hurricane guide 2025: How to prepare your SW FL home, yard
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Missed the Strawberry Moon last night? Here's where, when to see it tonight in Illinois
Many people across the country photographed the Strawberry Moon this morning, watching as the moon reached its peak at 2:44 a.m. CT. But don't worry if you missed it – the phenomenon will still be partially visible tonight. Avid skywatchers can also spot the Milky Way, the "bright central bulge of our galaxy," writes NASA, which should be visible through August. Here's what stargazers in Illinois should know. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, into Wednesday early morning hours is when the sweet Strawberry Moon was at its fullest, but it'll still appear mostly full Wednesday night. The moon's phases in June are: 🌓 First Quarter: June 3 🌕 Full Moon: June 11 🌗 Last Quarter: June 18 🌑 New Moon: June 25 June's Strawberry moon will be the lowest full moon in roughly 20 years, so look closer toward the horizon. Experts say the moon's low arc should give it a more yellowish or orange tint. Story continues after photo gallery. The reason the moon will appear lower is because the Earth is in the midst of "a major lunar standstill," writes EarthSky, which has to do with the moon's orbit around the Earth. "It's all about the inclination of the moon's orbit, which undergoes an 18.6-year cycle," writes EarthSky's John Jardine Goss. "The cycle happens because the moon's orbit is being slowly dragged around — mostly due to the pull of the sun — every 18.6 years." The last major lunar standstill occurred in 2006. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, moonrise for the Peoria area will happen by roughly 9:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, crossing the meridian at 12:52 a.m. before setting at 5:12 a.m. Thursday. You can check moonrise and moonset times for your zip code by visiting the Old Farmer's Almanac online. Skies in central Illinois are expected to be partly cloudy Wednesday night, June 11, with a low of around 64 and winds around 7 mph, according to an advanced forecast from the National Weather Service. Similar to the Pink Moon, June's Strawberry Moon takes its name from seasonal plant growth, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Many ripening berries were ready to be harvested around this time in the northeastern United States. Other names for June's full moon from Native American tribes include the Birth Moon, Hot Moon, Blooming Moon, and the Green Corn Moon. The Milky Way can best be viewed somewhere far away from bright city lights. Find a dark, safe spot out in the country where you can see more stars in the sky. State parks and campgrounds are your best bet for clear stargazing, in locations such as Campsite 26 at Apple River Canyon State Park and the Area 4 Parking Lot at Iroquois County State Wildlife Area. A full list of the best stargazing spots in Illinois can be found on the Department of Natural Resources website. For those in Chicago, stars will be more visible on the city lakefront, the Palos Preserves in Willow Springs and the 606 Trail at 1801 N. Ridgeway, according to a list compiled by the Adler Planetarium. If you plan on observing the night sky this month, writes NASA, keep the following dates in mind for June 2025: June 16, 17 – Mars & Regulus – Mars passes closer to the bright bluish-white star Regulus, known as the "heart" of the lion constellation, Leo. They will appear about as far apart as the width of the full moon, and should be easy to spot with binoculars or a small telescope. June 19 – Moon & Saturn – The third-quarter moon appears right next to Saturn on Thursday morning in the hours before dawn, according to NASA. They rise in the east together at around 1:30 a.m. June 20 – June Solstice – The summer solstice is on June 20 in the northern hemisphere, tilting its maximum toward the Sun. This means the Sun will travel its longest, highest arc across the sky all year, writes NASA, resulting in the longest period of daylight for those north of the equator. June 21-30 – Mercury becomes visible – For those with a clear view to the western horizon, Mercury becomes visible for a brief period each evening at the end of June. Look for it to appear low in the sky starting 30 to 45 minutes after the Sun sets. June 22 – Moon & Venus – Venus rises this morning next to a slender and elegant crescent moon. Look for them in the east between about 3 a.m. and sunrise. All month – Mars: The Red Planet can be observed for a couple of hours after dark all month. It is noticeably dimmer than it appeared in early May, as Earth speeds away in its orbit, putting greater distance between the two worlds. All month – Milky Way core: The bright central bulge of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, is visible all night through August. It is best observed from dark sky locations far from bright city lights, and appears as a faint, cloud-like band arching across the sky toward the south. The following free astronomy apps can help you locate stars, planets, and constellations. SkyView Lite for iPhone | Google Play Star Walk 2 for iPhone | Google Play Star Chart for iPhone | Google Play for iPhone | Google Play The full Buck Moon should reach peak illumination by Thursday, July 10, 2025. Julia Gomez contributed to this article. This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Strawberry Moon 2025: weather forecast, moonrise time, spots to see Milky Way
Boston Globe
3 hours ago
- Boston Globe
Haze from Canadian wildfires has returned to New England. Is this the new normal?
So far, this season has triggered memories of 2023, when record-setting Canadian wildfires burned 42.7 million acres and smoke drifted downwind to New England. Fast forward to 2025. More than 200 active wildfires are raging across Central and Western Canada with more than 8.6 million acres burned — about the size of Massachusetts and Connecticut combined. More than half the blazes remain out of control. And get this: About a dozen 'zombie' fires have been smoldering and burning for the past two years. The key difference between 2023 and now is that the fires are burning much farther west in Canada so far this season, giving time for the smoke to rise higher in the atmosphere by the time haze arrives here, limiting the impacts. Advertisement How the weather pattern brings smoke to New England So how is wildfire smoke from over a thousand miles away coming to New England? The equation is rather simple. Wildfires send hot smoke high into the atmosphere, eventually reaching the steering pattern or jet stream (remember this is the highway that storms often travel along), transporting the smoke eastward. Then surface-level systems tug at the smoke and disperse it according to wind direction. Whether the smoke reaches the surface depends on wind direction, speed, and temperature profiles in the atmosphere. Advertisement In this case, the Canadian wildfire smoke is reaching the mid- and upper levels of the atmosphere because the volume of wildfires is producing excessive heat, making the smoke much hotter than the surrounding environment at the surface. Hot air rises until it reaches the same temperature as its surrounding environment. Below are a few examples of how smoke disperses. Currently, we're seeing intense wildfires across unstable and well-mixed atmospheres across Canada. Check out examples (c) and (d). Examples of wildfire smoke dispersion. The Canadian fires are examples of (c) and (d): smoke penetrating high up and traveling long distances. ResearchGate Elevated smoke vs. near-surface smoke The difference between us seeing a glowing red sunset or deteriorating air quality with alerts about harmful impacts comes down to how high the smoke is in the atmosphere. 'The atmosphere is very dynamic and how much of this smoke is 'elevated' in the upper atmosphere and how much is 'near-surface' are important distinctions,' said Donald Dumont, meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The most common weather setup leading to smoke reaching near the surface and smelling of a campfire is a well-mixed atmosphere. Remember when I said smoke rises high into the jet stream and travels thousands of miles? Well, during that trip the smoke is cool and becomes more dense. When you reach a well-mixed atmosphere (when it is generally warmer in the mid- and upper atmosphere than usual), the cool, denser smoke can sink to the surface. 'More locally to Boston, there will be a chance to see more instances of smoke and haze, so long as the fires burn across Canada,' said Francis Tarasiewicz, a meteorologist at NWS Norton. Advertisement Quick stat: Smoke is considered 'near the surface' when it is around 25 to 30 feet above the ground. If the atmosphere is stable before smoke arrives, there's a good chance that smoke will stay elevated. In a stable environment, air hardly moves vertically because there are layers in the atmosphere with warm or cool temperatures trapped. Those layers act as lids, not allowing smoke to sink beyond a certain height — and keeping folks on the ground away from potentially harmful pollutants. 'In general, the further away from New England the smoke plume is, the more likely it will be lifted to the upper atmosphere,' said Dumont. 'This is what leads to that opaque white sky and red sunsets. When the smoke source is closer to us, let's say Quebec or Ottawa provinces, the smoke is more likely to be near-surface and more of an impact.' Max Deluty, 12, working on his golf game at Granite Links Golf Course. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Difference this year vs. 2023 The distance of the active fires from New England matters significantly. Two summers ago, in 2023, most of the wildfires in Canada were across Eastern and Central Canada, and much of the smoke was near the surface across Boston and New England. The region often was under the same pocket of high pressure as Eastern Canada, where smoke would be trapped near the surface. There were many days in the summer of 2023 when air quality was moderate to unhealthy. So far this year, the Canadian fires have been much farther west, meaning the smoke will generally be suspended high in the atmosphere and, for now, have less impact. Depending on the wind direction of our surface systems, New England will likely deal with bouts of wildfire smoke through September. Advertisement Ken Mahan can be reached at
