Final day of heavy rain soaks drought-stricken Florida with life-threatening rip currents lasting into weekend
Parts of eastern Florida, still under significant drought, have already received several inches of rain since Monday.
Heavy rain soaks drought-stricken Florida with life-threatening rip currents lasting into weekend
An area of low pressure moving eastward across Florida is bringing much-needed rain to the Sunshine State this week amid the state's worst drought in 25 years. Heavy rain and onshore winds are also creating a flash flood threat for part of the state's Atlantic Coast, as well as dangerous rip currents from Jacksonville to Port St. Lucie.
An area of low pressure moving eastward across Florida is bringing much-needed rain to the Sunshine State this week amid the state's worst drought in 25 years. Heavy rain and onshore winds are also creating a flash flood threat for part of the state's Atlantic Coast, as well as dangerous rip currents from Jacksonville to Port St. Lucie.
Heavy rain drenches Dania Beach, Florida
Heavy rain drenches Dania Beach, Florida Wednesday.
Several inches of rain have already fallen across drought-stricken parts of eastern Florida since Monday, as a slow-moving system in the Gulf stalls over the peninsula.
SWIMMER DIES AMID HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AS SPRING-BREAKERS FLOCK TO FLORIDA BEACHES
Parts of the Space and Gold Coasts have seen the heaviest rain; Lantana has recorded more than 8 inches since Monday, and Palm Bay has seen over 5 inches during that same period.
Periods of rain and unsettled weather will persist through Friday, with additional totals generally in the 3–5 inch range, while locally higher amounts are possible.
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This weather will dampen any remaining spring break plans for the Sunshine State through at least Friday, with the greatest risk for heavy rain and flooding along the Atlantic coast, from Miami to Daytona Beach.
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A Level 1 out of 4 Flash Flood Threat covers parts of the Florida East Coast through Thursday morning.
WHAT IS A RIP CURRENT AND HOW TO SURVIVE ONE
A High Rip Current Risk stretches from Jacksonville to Port St. Lucie through Saturday.
Onshore wind gusts could be as strong as 50 mph in the southern parts of the state, prompting Wind Advisories from Daytona Beach to Fort Pierce.
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It is important to check local beach conditions before entering the water, and it is best to choose a location with a lifeguard on duty.
Before entering the water, talk with a lifeguard or beach patrol. They are the best source of information about the current water conditions in your area.
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However, this is much needed rain for the state, which is mostly under an Extreme Drought Condition — with the entirety of the state in some kind of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Extreme Drought is characterized by widespread crop losses and widespread water shortages.
NEW FLORIDA WATER RESTRICTIONS ISSUED AS HISTORIC DROUGHT INTENSIFIES, WITH LITTLE RELIEF EXPECTED
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an emergency proclamation due to the drought conditions in February.
Earlier this April, some Florida water management districts issued additional lawn watering restrictions due to the drought severity.