Abnormally Dry Conditions Return to the Ozarks

Friday, June 2, 2023 at 6:23 AM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

Photo courtesy National Weather Service Springfield

The early signs of drought have returned to the Lakes Region.

This week, the U.S. Drought Monitor Map indicates an Abnormally Dry level which is just one step below the first drought level. These conditions exist both in the Arkansas and Missouri sections of the Lakes Region.

While most of Arkansas remain outside of drought levels, portions of central and northern Missouri are at a Level 3 or Extreme Drought Level. Missouri Governor Mike Parson did sign an Executive Order issuing a Drought Alert for Missouri on Wednesday.

WAYS TO LISTEN

More from Local News

College of the Ozarks to host “From Missouri to Mussoorie: An Ozark Artist’s Photographic Journey in India” Art Exhibit

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is hosting “From Missouri to Mussoorie: An Ozark Artist’s Photographic Journey in India” through Nov.11, 2025. The exhibition is on display in the Boger Art Gallery in the Jones Learning Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Full Beaver Supermoon to illuminate the Ozarks soon

Beautiful fall conditions this week will also come with bright fall nights. The full Beaver Moon will peak Nov. 5, and as an added treat, it will also be a supermoon.
Veterans Homecoming Week Begins Wednesday

The annual salute to the men and women who served in the United States Military begins on Wednesday.
Carroll County Authorities Searching For Man Who Fled Traffic Stop

Authorities are searching for a man that fled a traffic stop Sunday night.
Election Day for Some, Others Later This Month

In Missouri and Arkansas, the odd number years see elections on two different days.

Abnormally Dry Conditions Return to the Ozarks

Share

WAYS TO LISTEN

More from Local News

Ways To Listen