 The heat and low humidity will also create a fire danger for equipment in the dry wheat fields. Irrigators can plan for weekly water use of 2.25 to 2.5 inches for alfalfa, apples, and pears, while lawns will need 1.75 to 2 inches and wine grapes 1.25 to 1.5 inches. These values are close to normal. This week's drought monitor continues to show abnormally dry conditions, but this rating will likely worsen over the next few weeks.