Conditions remain severely dry and we are nearly at "exception drought" conditions here.  We have experienced low humidity (below 45% in the afternoons) and the soil is so dry surface cracking is visible. Overall tress and bushes appear healthy, grass and some gardens are dry and getting brown.  A State-wide ban on all outdoor burning is in effect.  Daytime high temperatures have been into the mid 80s, but are forecast to return to the "more normal" mid 70s next week.  Some nearby cities and counties are planning for water restrictions and possibly rationing.  All wild life is active and people are up and about in their usual activities.