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Drought predicted to worsen

Lake AGÕæÈ˰ټÒÀÖ' diminishing shoreline. Lake AGÕæÈ˰ټÒÀÖ is a popular recreational water source for swimmers, boaters and water sports of all kinds.
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Lake AGÕæÈ˰ټÒÀÖ' diminishing shoreline. Lake AGÕæÈ˰ټÒÀÖ is a popular recreational water source for swimmers, boaters and water sports of all kinds.

have been banned, up and . It's safe to say the in Central Texas is bad. And it's .

Nearly all of Texas is in a dangerous drought and two-thirds of the state, including Central Texas, is in an , which is the most severe level. The says since January 2011, about 50 percent less water has flowed into the than it did during the same time in 2009.

The LCRAhas asked its firm water customers to implement voluntary in their . The company has also asked boaters and swimmers to be extra cautious this Fourth of July holiday due to and the possibility of hitting rocks. Lake AGÕæÈ˰ټÒÀÖ is more than 20 feet below its average level. Lake Buchanan is more than 10 feet below average. The for the next ten days isn't going to be much help with highs well into the triple digits. The only hope for rainfall is the possibility of a tropical storm.

The last nine months have produced for the State of Texas. , a vital water supply for the City of Austin and the surrounding area, is currently losing a foot of water a week. Check out this video from for more information .

Kelsey Johnson is a summer intern with KUT news. She is a recent graduate from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications with an emphasis in electronic media.
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