The morning rain in the Lakes Region has raised the humidity in the region and also led the National Weather Service to reinstate the Excessive Heat Warning for southern Missouri.
The statement from the NWS Office in Springfield states that Heat Index Readings will approach 110 with temperatures at 100. More rain is in the forecast for later today and temperatures to be slightly cooler over the weekend with high's Saturday and Sunday expected in the low to mid 90's.
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.
