The U.S. Drought Monitor assessment valid Sept. 15, 2026 reported extreme to exceptional drought in parts of Arkansas, including along the Arkansas–Mississippi border. The national summary said the region had another hot, dry week, with little rainfall forecast for Arkansas in the following period.
The Drought Monitor is a broad-scale assessment and says local conditions can vary. SEARK residents should check their county, city, fire-district, and water-provider notices for current burn restrictions, outdoor-water rules, and agricultural guidance rather than treating the map as a local order.
Sources: U.S. Drought Monitor — National Drought Summary, Sept. 15, 2026 · Arkansas state map.
