After a few weeks of respite, north Texas was once again placed into the category of severe drought (D2) according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.  NOAA reported that 12 to 15 inches of rain was needed across north Texas to bring the Palmer Drought Severity Index back to near normal values.  Spring rainfall continued to lack, increasing rainfall deficits since January 2006 to anywhere from a couple of inches to almost nine inches in some locations.  Temperatures also remained quite warm, and the National Climatic Data Center reported that the first half of the year was the warmest ever on record for the U.S.  They also reported that Texas in particular was warmer than average for the period.  Disaster declarations remained in place for Collin, Comanche, Parker, and Somervell Counties due to the drought.  Warm temperatures, plenty of dry fuel, and the ongoing drought continued to present dangerous wildfire opportunities.  Outdoor burn bans remained in place for many north Texas Counties.The hydrologic drought continued to affect area lakes.  Lake Lewisville was over 8 feet below normal this month, and Lake Lavon was almost 11 feet below normal.  Bridgeport, Hubbard Creek, and Jim Chapman reservoirs were all more than 10 feet below normal pool elevation.  Beginning June 1, Fort Worth and Arlington imposed mandatory water restrictions between 10 AM and 6 PM daily.  The North Texas Municipal Water District, which serves 1.5 million people in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwall Counties, began Stage 3 water restrictions this month, which allows residents to water their lawns only once a week.  The city of Lavon in Collin County stopped allowing residents to fill new swimming pools as a result of the water shortage.The drought remained a problem for the agricultural sector as well.  Recent data showed that wheat production in Texas was down 64% from last year, and oat production was down 18%.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Governor Rick Perry's request for drought relief in several counties, including Hamilton, Johnson, and McLennan. Farmers and ranchers in these counties were eligible for low-interest emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency.The current U.S. seasonal outlook through September 2006 forecasts drought conditions over north Texas to persist or intensify, with marginal improvement possible in areas of southeastern north Texas.

Drought in COOKE, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 100M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in WISE, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DENTON, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HUNT, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DELTA, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in PARKER, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BELL, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in FALLS, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MILAM, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LEON, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in RAINS, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in ERATH, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HOOD, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HAMILTON, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HILL, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 06-JUN-06 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-06 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.