Dry conditions and increased wildfire values continue within the Ozarks today, and recently burn bans have been put into effect in Arkansas, and Red Flag Warnings have increased in Missouri to range from “Significant” to “Extreme”.
As far as burn bans are concerned, they have been established within the town of Salesville, AR., as well as the entirety of Fulton, Sharp, and Searcy Counties. That means all active starting of open flames have been prohibited. More information on Arkansas fire danger conditions can be found here.
Meanwhile, in Missouri, the National Weather Service (NWS) has escalated their grading of the current Red Flag warnings to range from “Significant” to “Extreme”, with extreme being the highest grade of a red flag warning. Areas within the extreme category include parts of Douglas, Texas, Wright, and Howell Counties, with larger areas to the further west you look. Below is the latest weather briefing packet from the NWS for further information.
NWS 2-28-24
