Arkansas in Extreme Drought and Heat | Little Rock News

Arkansas is baking under a brutal heatwave and severe drought, with 75 counties grappling with extreme dryness that’s threatening crops, property, and sparking wildfire risks. Independence County has declared a disaster area as rainfall deficits of 10-15 inches persist, and even scattered showers won’t fix the crisis. Temperatures are soaring into the upper 90s and low 100s—unseasonably hot for September—with highs expected to linger through the month. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d2402a0c21f4831