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The hot, dry conditions continue to be a concern as a heat advisory continues through Tuesday night for the Twin Lakes Area. It was expire at 9 in north central Arkansas and 8 in southern Missouri, and heat index values are expected to reach anywhere between 105 and 110.
Currently, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of north central Arkansas abnormally dry. The south central portions of Fulton County, much of Izard County and northern Stone County are considered to be in a moderate drought. Meteorologist Thomas Jones of the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock says even with some of the rain chances this week, they are concerned about how dry the area could still get.
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The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division currently shows the entire Natural State in a low wildfire danger, but with these hot, sunny days, Jones says that’s another thing that will continue to be monitored.
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Currently, one area cooling center has been reported to being open. The Lutie R-VI School District announced its library in Theodosia will be open from 9 to 7 everyday through Friday. Access to restrooms and water will be available.
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