A burn ban has been issued for Craighead County effective immediately and until further notice.
Summer is making one final push in Craighead County before giving way to true fall weather.
Due to the recent rainfall, conditions have improved, reducing the risk of wildfires and making it safe to resume controlled outdoor burning.
The first full week of October looks to be a good one in Craighead County, especially as many recover from the brutal heat wave that ended late last month.
After announcing in September he was stepping away from KAIT after 25 years, the television station’s chief meteorologist has announced he has accepted a position with the St. Bernards Foundation.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Craighead County until 11:15 p.m. tonight.
Record-breaking heat, persistent drought and a stubborn ridge of high pressure are keeping Northeast Arkansas stuck in summer mode—even as fall arrives next week
KAIT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan announces he will leave television at the end of 2026 after 25 years of forecasting weather for Region 8
According to an update shared on the Pumpkin Hollow Facebook page, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution regarding the upcoming temperatures.
With drought conditions being an issue across agricultural regions, the research team will investigate how naturally beneficial soil fungi, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, can help rice and wheat better withstand water stress.