Drought conditions are setting in for parts of the region,
The U.S. Drought Monitor has southern Rhode Island in the "abnormally dry" category.
There has only been about a half-inch of rain so far in August.
As a result, odd-even outdoor water restrictions are now in effect in South Kingstown and Narragansett.
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