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High Heat and Developing Drought to Persist on the Western Ozarks

Despite developing drought, Beaver Reservoir's water supply remains above capacity, due to plentiful spring rains, illustrated by this recent view of the lake near War Eagle.
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Despite developing drought, Beaver Reservoir's water supply remains full as a result of plentiful spring rains.

After a cool and wet spring, a flash drought has gripped portions of northwest Arkansas, southwest Missouri and northeast Oklahoma. We query a lead meteorologist as well as a U.S. Army Corp of Engineers hydrologist in charge of the White River System to assess current conditions and future risks.

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Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for <i>Ozarks at Large.</i>
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