Miami, Fla. – Drought conditions have intensified across portions of South Florida, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor showing extreme drought expanding into far western Broward and western Miami-Dade counties. While some parts of the region have seen modest improvement in recent weeks, much of South Florida continues to grapple with lingering rainfall deficits.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, the newest drought assessment shows D3 (Extreme Drought) now affecting far western Broward County and far western Miami-Dade County. D2 (Severe Drought) has expanded across western metro Broward and Miami-Dade, along with portions of South Florida’s interior, while D1 (Moderate Drought) remains in coastal and metro sections of Miami-Dade, Broward and Collier counties.
The report also indicates D0 (Abnormally Dry) conditions continue across coastal and metro Palm Beach County and parts of western interior Collier County. Although drought conditions have improved in some areas compared to earlier this season, widespread dry conditions remain across much of the region.
The prolonged lack of rainfall continues to stress vegetation and increase wildfire concerns, particularly across inland communities where soils remain exceptionally dry. Residents are encouraged to follow any local water conservation measures and use caution with outdoor activities that could spark a fire.
Additional rainfall will be needed over the coming weeks to significantly improve drought conditions. The National Weather Service will continue monitoring the situation, and updated drought assessments will be issued as conditions change.
