Grass is brittle to the touch, Leaf's, brittle, Soil has some cracks forming 1/8"-1/4" good indicator soil is dry. Fire danger is getting extreme in afternoon with Heat from sun. Deer, birds do enjoy water tub for hydration. Bobcat trying to catch more Feral cats in area.  Cherry's are all dried up and falling, with good amount of yellow jackets. 
Temps for the year is cooler. seems to be a Cooler trend this year.