Hot, Dry Weather = Burn Bans, Severe Drought Conditions

KUT 90.5 | By Laura Rice

Published August 16, 2012 at 4:10 PM CDT

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows portions of Central Texas have moved from moderate to severe drought.

Recent hot and dry weather has prompted several Central Texas counties to issue burn bans.

Travis, Williamson, Hays and Burnet Counties are all prohibiting outdoor burning.

And the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department has just issued a burn ban for city parks, greenbelts and preserves. That means no grilling except for propane grills in designated picnic areas.

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Laura Rice

Laura first joined the KUT team in April 2012. She now works for the statewide program Texas Standard as a reporter and producer. Laura came to KUT from the world of television news. She has worn many different hats as an anchor, reporter and producer at TV stations in Austin, Amarillo and Toledo, OH. Laura is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, a triathlete and enjoys travel, film and a good beer. She enjoys spending time with her husband and pets.

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