Drought Information Statement for Southeast Arkansas, Northeast Louisiana and Central Mississippi Valid June 19, 2026 Issued By: NWS Jackson, MS Contact Information: nws.jacksonms@noaa.gov This product will be updated June 26, 2026 or sooner if drought conditions change significantly. Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/JAN/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. Exceptional (D4) conditions continue for small parts of Southeast Arkansas and Northwest Mississippi Extreme (D3) conditions continue for much of Southeast Arkansas and Northwest Mississippi Severe (D2) conditions persist for small parts of Northeast Louisiana and West Central Mississippi Moderate drought (D1) conditions continue for much of Northeast Louisiana and parts of West Central Mississippi Abnormally dry (D0) conditions continue for much of Central Mississippi 1 U.S. Drought Monitor Drought intensity and Extent D4 (Exceptional Drought): small parts of Southeast Arkansas and Northwest Mississippi D3 (Extreme Drought): Southeast Arkansas and much of Northwest Mississippi D2 (Severe Drought): small parts of Northeast Louisiana and West Central Mississippi D1 (Moderate Drought): much of Northeast Louisiana and parts of West Central Mississippi D0: (Abnormally Dry): much of Central Mississippi Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Recent Change in Drought Intensity One Week Drought Monitor Class Change Drought Worsened: none No Change: Southeast Arkansas and most of northeast Louisiana and central Mississippi Drought Improved: small parts of central Mississippi and northeast Louisiana Link to the latest 1-week change map Recent Change in Drought Intensity Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change Drought Worsened: none No Change: Southeast Arkansas and parts of northwest Mississippi Drought Improved: most of the area Link to the latest 4-week change map Monthly Values Precipitation Mid early to mid June has been wet across the area, especially south and east Parts of central Mississippi, southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi remain below normal Past 7 days Precipitation Tropical storm Arthur brought heavy rain to the region over the last week Around generally less than 1” highway 82 corridor 2-5” I-20 corridor with 8-10” over east central Mississippi 3-8” along the highway 84 corridor with much heavier amounts in excess of 10” for parts of the region Link to Southern Regional Climate Center Seven Day Precipitation Forecast A wet pattern continues into next week Forecast rainfall amounts 2-5” with isolated higher amounts Higher rainfall amounts than forecast are likely with thunderstorms Daily USGS Streamflow Streamflow was normal for most of the area Several streams in southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana and north central Mississippi remain below normal Fire Hazard Impacts Fire potential is expected to be normal for June Fire potential may be above normal for northeast Louisiana in July JAN CWA does not have any burn bans in effect at this time Arkansas Burn Bans Louisiana Burn Bans Mississippi Burn Bans Monthly Fire Potential Link to Wildfire Potential Outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center Rapid Onset Drought Outlook Hazard Outlook For the next 8-14 days, the Gulf States have a low risk of rapid onset drought Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center 8-14 day Rainfall Outlook Climate Prediction Center 8-14 day Temperature Outlook Above normal temperatures Normal to slightly above normal rainfall Temperature Departure from normal Temperatures were above normal north For the past month, temperatures were normal to above normal north for most of the area Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Rainfall Outlook Climate Prediction Center Monthly Temperature Outlook Long-Range Outlooks Monthly Temperature and Rainfall June temperatures will generally be normal Rainfall for the month will be slightly above to above normal Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Rainfall Outlook Climate Prediction Center Monthly Temperature Outlook Long-Range Outlooks Seasonal Temperature and Rainfall Seasonal forecasts show temperatures generally above normal Rainfall will generally be normal Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Rainfall Outlook Climate Prediction Center Monthly Temperature Outlook Drought Outlook Monthly and Seasonal Drought Monthly drought forecasts show conditions improving or ending for most of the area through June, except northwest Seasonal drought forecasts show drought conditions improving or ending across the area Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Drought Outlook Climate Prediction Center Seasonal Drought Outlook Summary of Impacts Hydrologic Impacts Reservoirs in the Tenn-Tom system were low Agricultural Impacts Deep soil moisture remains below normal for much of the Mississippi River Delta region. Poor pasture conditions were reported and some crop losses. Ranchers were relying on hay to feed cattle. Several locations reported later planting. Fire Hazard Impacts There are no known impacts at this time Other Impacts Tourist groups were experiencing revenue losses due to drought reducing the number of fireflies and tours being canceled for the season. Reports of higher shipping costs due to low water along the Mississippi River. Mitigation Actions Please refer to your municipality for mitigation information. Links to submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter