Why is the current drought stressing Arkansas trees more severely?
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — After 11 straight days of triple-digit temperatures in Little Rock and an extremely dry summer, forestry officials say Arkansas’ trees are showing signs of stress as drought conditions continue to fuel wildfire risk across the state.
State Forester Kyle Cunningham said Arkansas has been in drought conditions for more than a year. While some rainfall earlier this summer brought temporary relief, he said it was not enough to end the drought. In recent weeks, Cunningham said the state has experienced what officials call a “flash drought,” paired with temperatures above 100 degrees each day and falling humidity…