The hot and dry weather is forcing some North Texas cities to ask residents to restrict their water usage.
and the small city of Heath, in Rockwall and Kaufman counties, both sent out a warning to residents.Dallas is asking customers to cut back after consumption nearly doubled from average levels.They say the increased usage could lead to pipe breaks and leaks.North Texas saw its largest hailstone ever earlier this month
North Texas saw several days of hail in June, and including the largest hailstone we've ever seen in our area. Heat residents are being asked to only water lawns on scheduled days.
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