Florida Drought Conditions and Thanksgiving Weather Forecast

Current Drought Conditions in Florida

• ⚠️ A significant portion of Florida is experiencing dry conditions, with the current drought being one of the worst seen in decades for November.
• 🎯 Tallahassee is particularly affected, maxing out the drought scale with exceptional drought conditions.
• 💧 Since September, Tampa and Fort Myers are 8 inches below average rainfall, while other areas are closer to average and need rain to avoid worsening drought.

Thanksgiving Week Weather Outlook

• ⚡ Isolated shower activity with 20% coverage is expected today, with highs around 83 degrees.
• 🌦️ A front approaching Florida will bring a few showers and isolated thunderstorms on Thanksgiving Day, but it is not expected to be a washout.
• 💨 The front moves through Thanksgiving night, leading to drier and less humid air by Friday.

Post-Front Weather and Weekend Forecast

• 🌬️ By Friday, Florida will experience cooler air behind the front, with highs in the 70s.
• ☀️ This drier and less humid air is expected to persist for at least a day or two before humidity returns.
• 📈 Updates are available on local10.com.