Looking at all that, the Department of Ecology may issue for the first time a drought advisory, an early warning to be careful with water.
The U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday categorized 12 percent of the state in a moderate drought, the first time this year any part of the state has been considered to be in a drought.
Most of Eastern Washington remains far from drought conditions.
Washington State Climatologist Nick Bond said Friday he expects the rest of the summer to be warmer than usual, though not as hot as 2015, the last year Washington declared a drought emergency.
The Bureau of Reclamation will revise the forecast in early July.
Ecology decided to issue drought advisories to alert farmers and others that more severe shortages could be developing, Marti said.
If conditions harden into a drought, Ecology will be able to authorize farmers to use emergency drought wells.
Ecology will consult with other state agencies before issuing a drought advisory.
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