FORT MYERS, Fla. —
Severe and extreme drought expanded for Charlotte and Desoto counties this week. While many areas east of I-75 are drought-free, coastal communities still desperately need the rain.
Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says it took until August to become drought-free last year.
Our annual rainfall deficit is still significant for many communities. Fort Fort Myers, we would need nearly 8 inches of rain to get back on track. For Naples, we would need nearly 4 inches…