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%.
Christmas 2025 Breaks Temperature Records
Christmas 2025 was the warmest on record for many areas, which also saw some of the warmest temperatures for December ever recorded.
Burn Ban Issued for Carroll County
While the dry conditions have seen many officials warn against outdoor burning, one area county has issued a burn ban.
Investigation Continues into Death of Individual in Branson
A person was found dead in a Branson motel room over the weekend.
Record High Temperatures Give Way to Cold Blast
The Christmas Week that saw record high temperatures in the region gives way to a blast of cold to start New Year’s Week.
2026 will see a change in the distribution of cases in the Arkansas 14th Judicial Court.
