1:40 PM
— July 2nd, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with daily heat index values
peaking up to around 110 degrees.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
prolonged extreme heat and high humidity events.
1:24 PM
— July 2nd, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values
between 100 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Mild overnight
temperatures will also not allow for much reprieve from the hot
and humid conditions.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north
central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Hoosier National Forest
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited on national forest system lands.
Hoosier National Forest
Due to high water levels in Monroe Lake, the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area beach will remain closed until further notice.
Hoosier National Forest
Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in due to high water levels this spring on the Ohio River.
Hoosier National Forest
The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area of the Hoosier National Forest.
Hoosier National Forest
All Hoosier National Forest caves are closed to visitors from August 16 through May 14 to prevent the disturbance of hibernating bats and reduce the spread of White-Nose syndrome in bats.We use the Code of Federal Regulations which defines a cave as - "Cave means any naturally occurring void,…
Hoosier National Forest
This Order restricts access to an 2.33-acre area, consisting of a 100 foot no activity buffer from the Northwestern cliff edges of East Rainbow Lake as identified in Exhibit A.
Hoosier National Forest
Hickory Ridge Trail 16 is currently closed from the junction of trail 17 on the west to junction with trail 17 on the east, south of trail 17.
Hoosier National Forest
A section of Tower Ridge Road was closed to the public on July 3, 2025 due to its deteriorating condition from storm damage and the hazards that posed to the public. Blackwell Campground can be accessed from the west. For Grubb Ridge Trailhead, Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower and points east, use…
Hoosier National Forest
Bridge #3 on Tipsaw Trail at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area failed inspection and is closed for public safety. The trail remains open and visitors can bypass the bridge if they feel safe doing so.
Hoosier National Forest
The Peninsula Trail and Campsites 12 and 21 will remain closed until further notice. A severe storm in June 2024 caused significant damage.