Tallahassee, FL – Exceptional Drought—the highest category on the U.S. Drought Monitor—has now developed along the Florida–Georgia line, extending from near Lake Seminole eastward toward the Withlacoochee River. The National Weather Service Tallahassee office reports that Extreme Drought (D3) has also expanded into southeast Alabama, worsening already severe conditions across the region.
With little to no rainfall over the past week, the drought is expected to intensify further. Forecasters warn that conditions now rival the major drought episode experienced between December 2011 and February 2012, one of the region’s most significant dry periods in recent decades.
Unfortunately, the pattern offers little relief. No rainfall is expected over the next seven days, and any showers that do fall around November 26 are unlikely to make a meaningful impact on long-term dryness.
The drought has already begun affecting agriculture, water resources, and vegetation, with impacts expected to worsen as the rain-free stretch continues. Officials encourage residents to submit reports and photos of drought impacts, which help refine and verify drought assessments.
More detailed drought information for the Tallahassee forecast area can be found at weather.gov/tae/DroughtInformationStatement, and drought reports may be submitted through the National Drought Mitigation Center.
