When a system starts to develop in the Atlantic, FPREN keeps an eye on it. The map displayed below provides a live feed via the National Hurricane Center and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—so you can watch closely, monitor the path, and be prepared if necessary long before any storm makes landfall.
Florida's recent rains have significantly reduced the drought, with about 87% now experiencing drought, down from 93%. The calendar also marks the official start of the rainy season for South Florida.
The National Hurricane Center monitors the North Atlantic and North Pacific Basins, and on May 15th, they officially start issuing Tropical Weather Outlooks
The rain ends for much of Central Florida, but parts of South Florida experience heavy precipitation into Monday night. Flood watch continues to be in effect.
Monday starts wet for Central and South Florida. Flood watches are in effect for many places across the Peninsula, where some areas could receive up to 8 inches of rain.