With high temperatures hovering in the low-90’s, everyday, this past week; it felt like July-August in the Boston Mountains; fortunate the atmosphere was drying with dew points falling into the 50’s late Sunday (that only helps comfort), and does not supply rain.
The forecast today for the High Ozarks is HOT, but there is an increasing chance for rain through this Memorial Day week, as a cold front sags southward towards us. The chance for rain by Wednesday this week is 70% (at this time).
It is going to take in the neighborhood of 2 inches over several days to do much good now. The hay is burning up; wildflowers drying up, creek beds and river beds are dusty; as are the roads; even the wildlife seems lazy.
Of course, any rain is welcome but the situation has become serious now with virtually NO rain in May.
The sunset was really nice on Murray Road Sunday evening:
Looking West on Murray Road near Parthenon, AR
Life and Wildlife along the Little Buffalo River 
I’m not in Arkansas, but it’s just as hot and dry here. Even my daylilies look bad! And daylilies can normally stand up to anything. But mine, this year, are pale, parched and burnt looking. I don’t normally long for rainy days, but I sure would like a few now. At least there’s a chance in the forecast, and the temps are supposed to get much cooler. Here’s hoping the weather-guys got it right this time!