Dry conditions continue to impact the Lakes Region.
The National Weather Service says in a statement that some elevated fire weather conditions will occur across portions of the area late this morning into early this evening as southerly winds combine with a seasonably warm and dry air mass.
Officials are cautioning against outdoor burning today because of these conditions as fires can get out of control quickly.
A system is expected to bring rain to the Lakes Region on Saturday.
CMN Radiothon Year 3 Results in Around $82,000 in Donations
The residents of the Lakes Region again stand up and donate to help the Children's Miracle Network.
CMN Radiothon Day 2
It is Day 2 of Children's Miracle Network Hospital Radiothon.
When Will the Next Chance of Rain Arrive?
While the severe thunderstorms that have moved through the Midwest have stayed away from the Lakes Region to this point, another opportunity for storms will take place this evening.
Drought Area Continues to Dwindle
Despite little rain over the last week, the late June rain combined with the precipitation that has fallen in July continues the trend of lower drought conditions.
Stone County Crash Injures Three People
A late Wednesday night crash north of Kimberling City results in injuries to three people from Reeds Spring.