Dry, hot weather not having big impact on area lakes

AUSTIN (KXAN) — July is known for its long stretches of hot and dry weather with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees. But something unusual is happening at Lakes Travis and Buchanan, both remain full. Right now the Lower Colorado River Authority reports the lakes are 91 percent full which means additional water restrictions within the city of Austin are not likely in the near future.
“If you take a look at where Lake Travis is today which is about 7 feet below full,” says Jo