drought

Why is a region of the U.S. more often known for thunderstorms and humidity in spring seeing so many wildfires? Here’s what’s happening to drive these conditions.

Florida is experiencing one of its worst droughts in decades, causing widespread wildfires and evacuation orders in large swaths of the state.

Drought conditions in Florida have helped spur 1,500 wildfires in the first three months of the year, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said.

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.

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

Exceptional drought is erased from the Panhandle after days of rain, but the rains that fell across South Florida didn't do much, and a moderate drought now inches closer to parts of Metro South Florida

Decades of NASA satellite data reveal how quickly the planet’s underground stores of fresh water have been depleted and how their use is contributing to rising sea levels.

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.

Colombia’s government is rolling out new incentives to reduce electricity consumption in the South American nation, which has been hit by a drought that has diminished the capacity of local hydroelectric plants.

People in Uruguay have always been able to safely drink the water that comes from their taps, but now it's suffering from its most severe drought in 44 years.

State and federal officials say the threat of wildfires is growing in Florida over the coming weeks as more than half the state is experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions likely to persist until rainy season resumes around mid-May.

Above average temperatures and below average rainfall have resulted in expanding drought conditions in the Sunshine State.