The National Weather Service (MWS) has indicated that gusty southwest winds in excess of 30 mph in combination with low relative humidity levels and dry outdoor foliage have led to an enhanced fire risk for the entire GIANT-FM listening area Friday.
Burning outdoors is not advised and is being discouraged by local and area fire safety officials.
Many fire departments have been extremely busy with brush and trash fires getting out of control over the last few days.
There is relief expected with rain in the forecast late Friday into Saturday and also on Sunday.
Braun signs agricultural portal bill into law
New director of United Way of Knox County
Rose warns against elimination proposal
Lawrence County arrests
Unemployment up across region
Entries being accepted for Congressional Art Competition
Unit #10 to proceed with improvement projects
ISP Director to testify at Senate Criminal Law Committee on SB 2323
Newton's NOAA Weather Radio transmitter repaired
Violent domestic abuser sentenced to federal prison for third illegal reentry into US from Mexico
Unit #20 looking to improve facilities
County board approves roadwork funding
Lawrence County fire
Updated emergency plan approved for Lawrence Public Library
INDOT Knox County project next week
Lawrenceville arrests
Defense technology leader Kratos breaks ground on $50 million state-of-the-art Indiana facility
City of St. Francisville seeking maintenance workers
