Dry conditions continue to impact the Lakes Region.
The National Weather Service says in a statement that some elevated fire weather conditions will occur across portions of the area late this morning into early this evening as southerly winds combine with a seasonably warm and dry air mass.
Officials are cautioning against outdoor burning today because of these conditions as fires can get out of control quickly.
A system is expected to bring rain to the Lakes Region on Saturday.
Crane Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash
A man from Stone County has died in a single-vehicle crash near Sarcoxie in Newton County.
Bowling Fundraiser for Fallen Deputies Enters Day Two
Hundreds of people have been making their way to Branson Bowling on east Highway 76 since 8:00 Thursday morning taking part in the fundraiser for the families of Christian County Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope.
Active Weather Returns Today, Overnight
Two rounds of active weather are in the forecast for today and overnight.
Drought Lingers in Lakes Region
Prior to the Ozarks getting two to three inches of rain on Wednesday, the U.S. Drought Monitor released its latest map showing the levels of drought remaining in the Lakes Region.
Lawsuit Filed for Incident at Branson Massage Therapy Business
Lawsuits have been filed against a massage business and its manager related to incidents that occurred in 2022.
