drought

As temperatures warm and water demand increases, officials across Florida are reminding residents that conservation starts at home.

While other areas in Florida stayed steady in their previous week's drought categories, north Florida and the Panhandle continue to expand and worsen the drought.

Aquifers, rivers, and groundwater levels continue to decline. Southwest Florida will impose strict water shortage restrictions until July 1.

According to the latest drought monitor, the entire state is dealing with drought conditions that range from abnormally dry to exceptional - the worst type of drought.

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Highs will flirt with 90 degrees in some areas of Florida as a high-pressure system brings warm, humid air streaming from the south. The drought is holding steady.

100 percent of Florida is officially under a drought, but the most severe categories did not increase in coverage across Florida over the last week.

Two nights of freezing temperatures will start the week. Strong winds and low humidity levels will increase the wildfire risk across Florida as the drought worsens.

Although a cold front swept through, it was not nearly enough to be brief. Severe and extreme drought worsens.

The Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board is calling for voluntary reductions in water use to reduce drought impacts and protect water resources.