The National Weather Services advises against outdoor burning today due to several conditions.
With Relative Humidity levels between 20 and 30% and winds out of the southwest between 25-35 MPH, the Fire Risk is elevated to significant according to a statement from the NWS Office in Springfield.
In addition, the NWS Office in Little Rock has issued a Special Weather Statement for northcentral Arkansas indicating some Relative Humidity levels could drop to as low as 15%.
Rainy Weekend Ahead for the Lakes Region
As summer is set to begin on Sunday, the Lakes Region remains in a rainy spring-like pattern.
H2Ozarks Among Groups Benefitting from Latest Grants from Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Several organizations in and around the Lakes Region are among the groups that are receiving money from the State of Arkansas.
Traffic Crash in Boone County Kills One, Injures Another
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Kirk Mountain in northern Boone County results in one fatality and one injury.
Juneteenth Federal Holiday Closes Government Offices, Financial Institutions
The United States' newest Federal Holiday is celebrated today.
Have Recent Rains Impacted the Drought Levels?
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows recent rains continue to impact the Missouri part of the Lakes Region to a greater extent but still helping northern Arkansas as well.
