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.
Burn Bans Increase over Northern Arkansas
As dry conditions persists in the Ozarks, a number of counties in Arkansas have issued burn bans.
Southern Stone County Firefighters Work Boat, Structure Fires
Southern Stone County Firefighters were busy with a pair of incidents on Sunday.
H2Ozarks Continuing Programs, Preparing for Shoreline Cleanups
An organization that started to coordinate shoreline cleanups on area lakes continues with those and other programs targeting water quality.
Harrison Chamber Votes to Support Three Ballot Issues in November
The Harrison Chamber of Commerce will support three issues that voters will see on the November Ballot.
Heat Advisory Back in Place Today
After a one-day break, Heat Advisories will be back in place for the Lakes Region.
