NWS Support of the Indiana Torch Relay

The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is designed to inspire and unify Hoosiers as one of the major commemorative events of the 2016 Bicentennial celebration. The relay will cover 3200 miles as it goes through all of Indiana's 92 counties. Beginning in Corydon, Indiana's first capital, on September 9, the event will conclude in Indianapolis at the current statehouse on October 15.

The National Weather Service is providing weather support for this statewide event. NWS offices in Louisville, Paducah, Chicago, Indianapolis, Wilimngton (OH), and North Webster (IN) will pitch in and supply event organizers with vital weather information as the torch passes through each office's area of responsibility in the state. Briefings will be given at 6am and 6pm every day, and more often if significant weather is expected. Each day a forecast will be crafted for the county that the torch is passing through on that day. Below is an example of what the forecast graphic would look like for Jefferson County when the torch passes through Madison (note this is just an example, not an actual forecast):

Example of a NWS forecast for the Indiana Torch Relay

As you can see, very specific weather forecast information is given so that event officials are aware of what weather issues, if any, they will have to face.

NWS Louisville will be providing briefings and forecast information from September 12 to 18 covering the route segment shown below: