Exceptional drought leads weather concerns
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I want to start with the most pressing issue for Jacksonville right now: we’re facing an exceptional drought. This is the highest category for drought that we can see in our area, and it’s causing some real concerns for our community.
The drought has pushed in from Valdosta and now covers Lake City as well, according to Exact Track 4D and our drought monitor maps. It’s not just another dry spell—this situation means we all need to keep a close eye on how much water we’re using and how we stay safe outdoors.
I’m encouraging everyone to water your lawn just once a week and keep those showers short whenever you can. When things are this dry, fire risk goes up fast, and even small things can spark something bigger. Every day on News4JAX, I share fire safety reminders because I know how quickly things can turn…