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Drought hurting Arkansas ranchers, farmers

Drought hurting Arkansas ranchers, farmers

(WMC-TV) – This summer’s record-breaking heat wave has left agriculture workers nationwide desperate for rain and that’s a problem that could hurt you in grocery stores.

While more than half the country is in some form of drought, all of Arkansas is suffering from a lack of rain, according to the latest information provided by the government.

Severe weather heads for Crittenden County

Severe weather heads for Crittenden County

(WMC-TV)- Severe weather is expected to hit the Mid-South Monday afternoon.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Shelby County and surrounding counties such as Crittenden, Lee, Tate and Desoto.

Mid-South residents can expect scattered rain and thunderstorms.  Some areas could experience heavy rains, strong gusts of wind, and even hail.

Severe weather possible in Crittenden County

Severe weather possible in Crittenden County

(WMC-TV) – The Action News 5 Storm Tracking says it might be a soggy day around the Mid-South.

Thunderstorms are moving in from the west and some of them could be strong. In fact, we could see rainfall amounts top the half-inch mark in some areas.

Winter weather a hit on social media

Send us your winter weather photos

MEMPHIS, TN- We want you to submit your photos and videos of the expected winter weather storm for the Mid-South area.

Precipitation will begin moving in late this morning to midday as sleet and snow and then it will change to rain by late afternoon.

We are looking for pictures of your community, traffic, work facility, and more - please send them to my5@wmctv.com.

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