The continued hot and dry weather has moved the region into a severe drought status.
The latest report issued by the U.S. Drought Monitor through the National Weather Service indicates the entire Arkansas and Missouri Lakes region under the severe drought with the lake of rainfall beginning to impact crops and pastures as well as water supplies.
Forecasters say that rain chances will increase in the area next week but that drought conditions are expected to continue into August.
Heat Advisory Today, Storms Later
Temperatures will ramp up again in the Lakes Region with the National Weather Service expected highs at 100 or better with Heat Index readings as high as 110.
Man Facing Multiple Charges for Two Incidents
A Branson Man is facing charges for two incidents over the last two months.
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.
