South Florida in third driest season on record
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Officials say the 2008-2009 dry season in South Florida is the third driest on record dating back to 1932. The South Florida Water Management District says the forecast calls for even more dry weather across its 16-county region from Orlando to the Florida Keys. The agency says the region saw an average of just .41 inches of rain in February, nearly two inches less than normal for the month. Rainfall overall is down 6.65 inches to date.
Officials say much of South Florida is already experiencing moderate drought conditions. The Atlantic Coast, from around Martin County to Miami-Dade County, is considered to be in a severe drought. Dry conditions are expected to continue or intensify through May.
The district is emphasizing water conservation.
Our pond is about 2" above the lowest level I've ever seen it.
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