Drought Information Statement for Southeast Arkansas, Northeast Louisiana and Central Mississippi Valid June 26, 2026 Issued By: NWS Jackson, MS Contact Information: nws.jacksonms@noaa.gov This product will be updated July 2, 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 parts of Southeast Arkansas and Northwest Mississippi Extreme (D3) conditions continue for parts of Southeast Arkansas and Northwest Mississippi Severe (D2) conditions persist for parts of Southeast Arkansas, Northeast Louisiana and Northwest Mississippi Moderate drought (D1) conditions continue for parts of Northeast Louisiana and West Central Mississippi Abnormally dry (D0) conditions continue for parts of Northeast Louisiana, Central and Northeast Mississippi 1 U.S. Drought Monitor Drought intensity and Extent D4 (Exceptional Drought): parts of southeast Arkansas and a small part of northwest Mississippi D3 (Extreme Drought): Southeast Arkansas and much of northwest Mississippi D2 (Severe Drought): small parts of Northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas and northwest Mississippi D1 (Moderate Drought): small parts of northeast Louisiana and west central Mississippi D0: (Abnormally Dry): parts of northeast Louisiana, central and northeast 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 and north central Mississippi Drought Improved: 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 Past 7 days Precipitation Several disturbances moved through the region, bringing more heavy rain and flooding North/Highway 82 corridor - Around 1-4” with an area from 5-7” over southeast Arkansas Central/I-20 corridor - 2-5” with pockets from 6-8” South/Highway 84 corridor - 1-4” with isolated higher amounts Link to Southern Regional Climate Center Seven Day Precipitation Forecast Forecast rainfall amounts 1-3”, mainly south of I-20 Higher rainfall amounts than forecast are likely with thunderstorms Daily USGS Streamflow Streamflow was normal for most of the area Some streams in north central and northeast 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 below normal for the last week For the past month, temperatures were normal north and normal to below normal south Cloudy skies and rain helped to keep temperatures below normal for the past few weeks. Links to the latest: Climate Prediction Center Monthly Rainfall Outlook Climate Prediction Center Monthly Temperature Outlook Departure from normal Precipitation Mid mid to late June has been wet across the area, especially south and east Parts of north central Mississippi and southeast Arkansas remain below normal 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. Rice production was low in southeast Arkansas. 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