Hydrologist Al Shipe says this year was shaping up similarly to the most recent drought year of 2012 - until recently.

The last day of the fair had good weather and set a new final Sunday attendance record for the 17-day event with about 83,000 in attendance.

In 2012, a summer drought eventually led to a water ban that limited when and how much residents could water their lawns.

Higher pressure air in the top of the atmosphere will push heat down toward the ground, creating sweltering, unpleasant conditions.

The National Weather Service says a combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a situation where heat illnesses are possible.

A Purdue University horticulturist says Indiana's recent sub-freezing temperatures may have damaged grape vines lured into budding early by March's unseasonable warmth.

With bitterly cold weather settling over Indiana, State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson is cautioning Hoosiers to take steps to be safe with space heaters, candles and other means of alternative heating.

Health Commissioner Jerome Adams says people with a history of heart disease shouldn't pick up a shovel without a doctor's permission.

The state Department of Homeland Security is recommending Indiana residents prepare for winter by making sure homes and vehicles are ready.

Indiana's state climatologist says the Pacific Ocean's current El Nino weather pattern should bring Indiana a mild and dry start to its winter.