Central Florida counties now under ‘extreme drought.’ What it means for you

Fire concerns rise as drought conditions worsen in Florida

Fire concerns are increasing across Florida as a new drought monitor reveals worsening conditions, particularly in inland communities.

Drought conditions worsening across Central Florida

More areas are now under severe drought, while others have elevated to extreme drought conditions.

Central Florida counties now under ‘extreme drought.’ What it means for you

The abnormally hot and dry weather throughout April is now catching up to residents in Central Florida as the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows that portions of the area have now entered extreme drought conditions.

Central Florida faces first 'extreme drought' declaration in 8 years: officials

Central Florida is now experiencing its worst drought in eight years, with the U.S. Drought Monitor upgrading several counties – including parts of Lake, Sumter, Marion, Volusia, and all of Seminole – to "Extreme" or "Severe" drought levels, while even previously unaffected Brevard County is now classified as drought-impacted.

Central Florida faces first 'extreme drought' declaration in 8

The U.S. Drought Monitor once-weekly update has elevated parts of Central Florida, including northern Lake, northern Sumter, southeast Marion, and central Volusia counties, under “Extreme Drought.” The “Severe Drought” has been expanded… The post Central Florida faces first ‘extreme drought’ declaration in 8 years appeared first on .