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Burn bans issued in Delaware, Vernon counties and Galena amid dry conditions

Officials in Delaware and Vernon counties, along with the city of Galena, have issued burn bans as dry weather and increased fire activity heighten wildfire concerns across the region.

Galena, KS · 09-01

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Republic Services in Joplin to start early garbage pick-ups due to heat

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- Due to expected triple-digit temperatures the week of August 31, Republic Services will begin routes earlier than normal.

Joplin, MO · 08-31

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Two separate grass fires in Jasper and Newton County keep firefighters busy

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Just as crews were battling a fire on Aspen Road, roughly three miles north — as the crow flies — a grass fire was reported on I-44 WB near 24 MM.

Newton County, MO · 08-30

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Joplin, MO · 09-02

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Southwest Missouri fire chiefs warn of ‘extreme’ fire season amid worsening severe drought

CASSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) - A 25-acre field fire in Lawrence County is serving as a stark warning of how vulnerable Southwest Missouri has become as several counties plunge into a severe drought. According to the National Weather Service, D2 (Severe Drought) has been reintroduced into portions of McDonald, Newton, Barry,...

Lawrence County, MO · 08-30

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Dry, Hot Conditions Lead to Burn Ban for City of Joplin

With extreme temperatures in effect again this week and no significant rainfall in the forecast, the City of Joplin is currently under a burn ban. According to the Joplin Fire Department by order of the Fire Marshal, all open burning – including recreational and cooking fires – have been banned within the city limits of Joplin. This ban will remain in effect until weather conditions improve and there is measurable rainfall across the entire region that will allow for dry conditions to improve.

Joplin, MO · 08-31

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Joplin bookstore rebuilds after tornado, continues giving back to community

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Joplin, MO · 08-28

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Drought Area Continue to Rise and Expand in Lakes Region

Dry conditions continue to worsen across the Missouri Lakes Region and northern Arkansas, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. Barry County is now under Severe Drought conditions, while areas between a Shell Knob to Forsyth line are classified as being in Moderate Drought. The remainder of the Missouri Lakes Region is considered Abnormally Dry.

Barry County, MO · 08-28

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Drought Area Continue to Rise and Expand in Lakes Region

Dry conditions continue to worsen across the Missouri Lakes Region and northern Arkansas, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. Barry County is now under Severe Drought conditions, while areas between a Shell Knob to Forsyth line are classified as being in Moderate Drought. The remainder of the Missouri Lakes Region is considered Abnormally Dry.

Barry County, MO · 08-28

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Drought Area Continue to Rise and Expand in Lakes Region

Dry conditions continue to worsen across the Missouri Lakes Region and northern Arkansas, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. Barry County is now under Severe Drought conditions, while areas between a Shell Knob to Forsyth line are classified as being in Moderate Drought. The remainder of the Missouri Lakes Region is considered Abnormally Dry.

Arkansas · 08-28

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Missouri · 08-25

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Some rain to start the week

Missouri · 08-24

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Ozark drought worsens as rainless weeks continue

Drought conditions are worsening across the Ozarks and Arkansas due to a prolonged lack of rainfall and record heat.

Springfield, MO · 08-22

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Above normal temps continue for Thursday

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Joplin, MO · 08-21

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Drought Conditions on the Rise in Lakes Region

The dry pattern across the Lakes Region continues to worsen, leading to higher drought levels throughout the area. For the first time in several weeks, every part of the region is experiencing some degree of drought. The western portion of the Lakes Region, including all of Barry County and western Stone County in Missouri, as well as western portions of Carroll and Madison counties in Arkansas, is now classified as being in Moderate Drought.

Barry County, MO · 08-21