Carl Junction Fire Protection District

09/21/2026

The Jasper County Commission has lifted the burn ban, however we want to remind everyone that the District’s rules are still in place. If you are wanting to engage in outdoor burning you must call the main station at (417) 649-6062 in order to make sure conditions are right and to get on the list. Please be prepared for the following questions:
1. Name and address
2. Phone # for Fire personnel to contact in case your fire is called in by someone else.
3. To verify that you have a water source available to you.

Reminder that burns cannot be left unattended and must be completely extinguished when leaving the burning area. Thank you all for your patience during this.

08/31/2026

Low humidity, high heat, and decently high winds will keep the fire danger high all week. No outside burning 8/31/26 until conditions improve.

Daily highs in the middle to upper 90s, with a few locations around 100. Maximum heat index values around 100 to 105. Minimal overnight relief with lows in the middle to upper 70s. Stay cool and hydrated this week!

08/30/2026

Due to winds approaching 20 miles an hour today and humidity in the lower 30’s, we are advising no burning today 8/30/2026.

08/10/2026

An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for a corridor from Joplin to Lake of the Ozarks as daily heat indices reach around 105 to 108 degrees through Wednesday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the remainder of the area with heat indices reaching around 100 to 104 degrees. Heat sensitive groups will need to take proper precautions.

07/27/2026

It’s starting to get dry so please use extra caution while conducting outdoor burning and remember to call 417-649-6062 to get on the list.

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect today with afternoon heat indices between 105 and 115 degrees. A Heat Advisory will then take effect on Tuesday with afternoon heat indices between 100 and 110 degrees.

07/25/2026

A Heat Advisory has been issued for the entire area from this afternoon through Tuesday evening. High temperatures in the middle 90s to around 100 will result in heat index values around 100 to 110 degrees. Stay cool and hydrated!

07/22/2026

Hot and humid conditions return to the area on Sunday into early next week. Highs in the 90s to around 100 degrees, with heat index values upwards of 100 to 110 degrees.

07/21/2026

Hot and humid conditions will continue today. A Heat Warning and Advisory are in effect until 7 PM today for afternoon heat index values between 100 and 120 degrees.

07/19/2026

Hot and humid conditions will occur on Monday and especially Tuesday. A Heat Advisory has been issued from 1 PM Monday to 7 PM Tuesday for afternoon heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees.