A Drought Watch is in effect statewide as we enter day 18 of no rain. Gov. Phil Murphy's administration announced Thursday to raise awareness and to have people voluntarily save water.

The DEP says in the last three months reservoirs, streamflow and groundwater levels have diminished. They say rainfall across New Jersey has been two to seven inches below normal over the past 90 days.

This all comes on the heels of what was the third driest September according to the state climatologist.

October could be not only the driest October but possibly the driest month ever with little to no rain expected.

The DEP's has water saving recommendations for the fall including not washing your car at home and postponing yard work.

If conditions do not improve, the DEP would declare a Drought Warning or Emergency with mandatory water restrictions.