Two thirds of the Sunshine State and most of south Georgia are in a drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Although some rain passed through Florida late last week, the state is still suffering from severe drought in certain areas. According to a map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor, areas north of Lake Okeechobee have moved in to the “extreme” drought level.
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Florida has been experiencing water shortage issues due to the drought, and regions within the extreme drought level could experience serious crop loss, as well as more water restrictions.
Wildfires have been at an all-time high during Florida’s dry spell. The Florida Forest Service says that so far this year, nearly 1,900 fires have been reported in the state.
Gov. Rick Scott issued a state of emergency because of the spreading wildfire damage in April. Despite the recent rainfall, the risk of wildfire is still high.