Unusually hot weather that began in late June continued into the first part of July, thanks to a large area of high pressure aloft. Many high temperatures of 100 degrees or higher were recorded, and a number of daily high temperature records were broken. Although enough moisture returned such that very isolated showers and thunderstorms occurred each day, the rain did little to help the drought. Early in the month, about a third of Arkansas was affected by extreme drought, with severe drought existing in almost all other parts of the state. Pastures dried up, causing many cattle growers to send their livestock to market. Some stock ponds dried up, as well. Some water utilities instituted mandatory water restrictions. The hot, dry weather contributed to the spread of wildfires. At the beginning of the month, the Arkansas Forestry Commission rated fire danger statewide as Extreme, a category which is used very rarely. County judges instituted burn bans for virtually every county in Arkansas. Sales of fireworks for the 4th of July were greatly affected, with some fireworks stands closing before the holiday. Some municipal fireworks shows were cancelled as a result of the dry weather. Dozens of fires broke out each day, but only a relatively small number of these exceeded 100 acres. On the 3rd, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe authorized the National Guard to use Black Hawk helicopters to assist firefighters by dropping water on the larger fires using 660 gallon Bambi Buckets. On the 4th alone, the Arkansas Forestry Commission fought 43 wildfires which burned 1803 acres. During the first half of the month, many rivers in the state fell to unusually low levels. Twenty stations recorded levels that were in their top ten lowest water levels since the last big agricultural drought in 2000. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designated almost all of Arkansas as being in a drought disaster. Tropical moisture began returning to Arkansas about the 6th of July. This brought higher humidities, somewhat of an increase in afternoon showers and thunderstorms, and caused the number of wildfires each day to diminish. On the 17th, the Arkansas Forestry Commission dropped the wildfire danger from Extreme to High. For the month of July, the Forestry Commission fought 430 fires, which consumed 8126 acres. A second heat wave occurred from the 17th through the 20th. During this time, numerous reporting stations rose above 100 degrees. A number of daily high temperatures records were broken, and additional daily records were broken for warmest low temperatures. The highest temperature recorded was 110 at Arkadelphia. Readings of 109 were observed at Russellville, Hot Springs airport, Cabot, and Morrilton. Stations reaching 108 included Little Rock, Mena, Dardanelle, Nimrod Dam, and Oden. Thereafter, temperatures moderated somewhat but still remained above normal. Another heat wave occurred from the 28th through the end of the month. During this period, the highest temperatures recorded were 112 at the Searcy airport, 111 at Little Rock, 110 at Cabot and Silver Hill, and 109 at Little Rock Air Force Base, the Batesville airport, Des Arc, and Evening Shade (forestry station).

Drought in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Prairie County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the northwestern half of the county, and extreme drought existing in the southeastern half.

Drought in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered northern Monroe County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with extreme drought covering all but the southern tip of the county, where severe drought existed.

Drought in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered most of Pike County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering all but the southeastern part of the county, where extreme drought existed.

Drought in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered Clark County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened in the north, with exceptional drought developing. Elsewhere, extreme drought continued.

Drought in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered the western part of Hot Spring County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought over all but the southern part of the county, where extreme drought existed.

Drought in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Grant County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought over the northern edge of the county and extreme drought elsewhere.

Drought in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered most of Calhoun County, except for small parts of northern and western Calhoun County. There was a slight improvement during the month. By the end of July, extreme drought covered the southern half of the county, while severe drought existed in the northern half.

Drought in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, parts of western Bradley County were in extreme drought, with severe drought elsewhere. Conditions changed little during the month.

Drought in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought existed over the southwestern corner of Drew County. Conditions worsened during the month, with severe drought spreading across the entire county.

Drought in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Dallas County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with extreme drought over all but the southeastern part of the county, where severe drought existed.

Drought in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Cleveland County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with extreme drought over the northern part of the county, and severe drought elsewhere.

Drought in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered western and northern parts of Lincoln County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with extreme drought over the northern part of the county, and severe drought elsewhere.

Drought in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered the western half of Arkansas County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with extreme drought over northern and western sections, and severe drought elsewhere.

Heat in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Saline County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Jefferson County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with extreme drought over the county except for severe drought over the southeastern tip.

Drought in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought was occurring over a small part of eastern Ouachita County, with severe drought elsewhere except for the southwestern corner. By the end of the month, extreme drought extended across a small part of northwestern Ouachita County as well as the southeastern corner of the county. Elsewhere, severe drought existed, except for the southwestern corner where only moderate drought was occurring.

Dust Devil in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 14:38:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAWARE
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A very well-developed dust devil damaged four chicken houses near Delaware. Tin was torn off the roof and sides of the chicken houses. The debris was pulled so high into the air that it flew over trees and ridges. Cattle and horses were frightened and ran.

Drought in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme drought covered Boone County at the beginning of July. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened to exceptional drought over the southern half of the county.

Drought in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme drought covered almost all of Marion County at the beginning of July. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened to exceptional drought over central and southern parts of the county.

Drought in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme drought covered most of Baxter County at the beginning of July. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened to exceptional drought over central and southern parts of the county.

Drought in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme drought covered much of Fulton County at the beginning of July. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened to exceptional drought over the southern half of the county, with extreme drought elsewhere.

Drought in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Extreme drought covered most of Sharp County at the beginning of July. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened to exceptional drought over all but the northern tip of the county, where extreme drought existed.

Drought in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered the northern part of Newton County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered the northwestern corner of Searcy County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered the northern tip of Stone County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered most of Izard County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered most of Johnson County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought over all but the western edge of the county, where extreme drought prevailed.

Drought in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered most of Pope County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered much of Van Buren County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Cleburne County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered eastern Independence County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered most of Jackson County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered most of Logan County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought over the eastern half of the county and extreme drought over the western half.

Drought in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Scott County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with extreme drought covering the county.

Drought in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Polk County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought over the southeastern part of the county, and extreme drought elsewhere.

Drought in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered much of Yell County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought over all but the western edge of the county, where extreme drought existed.

Drought in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered the northwestern half of Perry County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought covered Conway County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought extended across the northwestern part of Faulkner County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought extended across extreme northeastern White County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought extended across extreme northern Woodruff County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought over most of the county except the southeast, where extreme drought existed.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, extreme drought extended across parts of southern Montgomery County, with severe drought elsewhere. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought over most of the county except the northwest, where extreme drought existed.

Drought in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Garland County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering the county.

Drought in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Pulaski County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering all of the county, except for the southeast corner, where extreme drought existed.

Drought in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

At the beginning of July, severe drought covered Lonoke County. By the end of the month, conditions had worsened, with exceptional drought covering northern and central sections of the county, and extreme drought in the south.