Conditions here remain severely dry.  Today the 250th Anniversary of Independence will be as hot as the proverbial firecracker. Yesterday's high temperature here was 105 F at 34% humidity.  Today may hit 110 F as extreme heat continues through to Monday. Heat advisories and stage 1 and 2 water use limitations have been issued in the Piedmont. Cooling stations for those in need have opened. Fire danger remains high.  Local reservoir water levels are dropping.  Lake Jordon, our major reservoir, water levels declined to the point where people can walk out into the former lake. We have curtailed outdoors activities until the heat wave breaks.  The forecast for next week calls for lower temperatures, albeit above the "normal" high temps. No rain in sight. Nevertheless 4th of July Celebrations will take place throughout the region.