August 10th, 1:35 PM
— 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Dubois and Perry Counties. In Kentucky,
Hancock, Ohio, Allen, Butler, Logan, Simpson, and Warren Counties.
* WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
August 10th, 2:09 PM
— 2:15 AM
ESFIND
Heavy Rain will be possible this through much of this week due to
rounds of possible thunderstorms. The combination of a very warm
and humid air mass along with a series of upper level weather
disturbances passing within the flow aloft are expected to produce
periodic showers and thunderstorms over the next few days.
Confidence for precise timing and location of storms remains low,
but storms are likely to occur, and when they do occur, heavy
rain will be possible. Rainfall amounts in excess of 2 inches will
be possible with storms which could result in flooding.
Stay tuned for the latest forecast information. This outlook
means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are
possible, but not yet certain. Continue to closely monitor
forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings,
and advisories.
Temporarily closed for maintenance activities
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited on national forest system lands.
Due to high water levels in Monroe Lake, the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area beach will remain closed until further notice.
Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in due to high water levels this spring on the Ohio River.
The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area of the Hoosier National Forest.
The following act(s) is/are prohibited within the 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,…
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.
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.
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…
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.
The Peninsula Trail and Campsites 12 and 21 will remain closed until further notice. A severe storm in June 2024 caused significant damage.
Hardin Ridge
***Dates to remember at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area for the 2026 season:*** **Happy 250th Birthday America** * Saturday, July 4, 2026, 12:00pm at the Amphitheater **Back to School Beach Party** * Saturday, July 18th, 2:00pm at the Beach **Fall Halloween Fest** * Saturday, October 17th, 3:00pm at the Amphitheater