On Monday, Carroll County Officials posted a burn ban for their county while neighboring Madison County has now also posted a burn ban.
Meanwhile, the Arkansas Forestry Division reports an increased area of moderate fire risk according to its latest map which now includes Lakes Region Counties Marion and Searcy in addition to previously posted Boone and Newton Counties.
Though there is a slight chance of rain on Friday, most areas are forecast to remain dry over the next seven days.
NWS: Tuesday Hail Storm will be Remembered as Major Weather Event
Tuesday’s severe thunderstorms that pelted much of the Ozarks with hail will be remembered as a major event according to a meteorologist.
Stone County Traffic Crash Involves Drivers from Arkansas, Missouri
Motorists work around a traffic crash Wednesday afternoon in Stone County involving drivers from Arkansas and Missouri.
Branson West Man Faces Federal Money Laundering Charges
A Lakes Region man has been arrested and is facing federal charges.
Silver Dollar City Earns Top USA Today Award for Fifth Time
Readers again help Silver Dollar City get top award.
Final Day of Storms Sees Hail Pelt the Ozarks
The final round of storms hitting the Ozarks Tuesday again had the most punch outside the Lakes Region though large hail did pelt part of the region.
