A Florida Fall Front is Coming!

 

 

Matt Devitt Weather, as of 9/23

 

 

Matt Dewitt as of 9/24/26
 

 

FLORIDA FALL FRONT! Cooler mornings and lower humidity are on the way for most of the state as we head into the weekend, especially Sunday. Many will be waking up to lows in the 60s with even a few upper 50s near the FL/GA line...our coolest in months. I Will Enjoy It! Yeah!

 

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 Yes, fall in Florida is still warm to hot with blue skies. Of course it's the rainy season and hurricane season. As of today, there hasn't been a hurricane storm in the Atlantic this year.  This is the longest period without a high level storm since 1914! 

Believe or not, despite the rain this summer, the state of Florida has NOT reached the normal level of inches and is still considered in a drought. According to updates from the U.S. Drought Monitor via Drought.gov, a large portion of the state remains impacted by abnormal dryness and varying levels of drought, ranging from moderate to extreme categories. Central and regional water management districts have reported ongoing aquifer deficits and implemented localized water conservation measures or restrictions. The City of Lakeland has issued water restrictions. We are asked to conserve water.

 Now for some fun:

 

 

 

I saw this for sale on Facebook. I love what it says; I just don't need another sweat shirt. There is only a short window of cool weather in parts of December/January when I can wear it. I need a t shirt with the message.

  

 

Another Facebook Photo

 

I do believe this is an AI graphic. It's adorable, but I've never seen an apple grow like that tail. Have you?

 

 

Photo by Arlene Swinton

 

Photo by Arlene Swinton

 

 

 These amazing photos above of lightening over Sunshine Skyway Bridge are by Arlene Swinton and were shared on Facebook by Matt Devitt, weatherman.

 

 

Now for my photos of dry grass locally for Sky Watch:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Florida Weather Photos From Facebook

 

Good Morning from Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland, FL Photo by Kacey Terry

 

Today I'm sharing a few beautiful photos shared by Weatherman, Paul Dellegato. 

 

 

Anti-crepuscular rays Photo by Shad Fitz in Lithia, FL

"Above is one of the best examples of anti-crepuscular rays you will ever see! Anti-crepuscular rays are parallel shafts of sunlight from holes in clouds that travel across the sky and converge at the exact opposite direction of setting sun. (The antisolar point). Bonus rainbow too! Photo by Shad Fitz in Lithia, FL."  quote from Paul Dellegado

 

When I see some wonder in the sky, I don't usually understand it. I just love it.  Of course, I rarely catch all the wonderful and strange occurrences, and appreciate weatherman sharing the photos and information. 

 

 Rainy season is also hurricane season. We have had NO hurricanes in the Atlantic so far this season. It is unbelievable. Poor Hawaii has had their version which is called a hurricane, a cyclone, or a tropical cyclone.

We have been having great thunderstorms in the last few weeks usually in the early evenings. The moist air and heat build up over the Gulf in these outrageous temperatures this summer and move inland as a storm in the evening. Saturday night's storm was magnificent and caused a flicker of lost electricity in my home. Below are photos taken in Fort Meyers by JoshFL.

 

 

Photo by JoshFL in Fort Meyers, FL

 

 

Photo by JoshFL in Fort Meyers, FL

 

 

 

 

Photo by JoshFL in Fort Meyers, FL

 

 

 Now a waterspout. When you see one, don't stand and look. GET OUT OF THE WATER!!

 

 

Photo by Kelsey Frost on Indian Rocks Beach, FL.

 

 To close the show, I have 2 cute photos from a friend who always shares positive thoughts on Facebook.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Create your own happiness!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summer in Central Florida

 As I reported recently, Florida is experiencing a severe drought, marking its most significant water shortage since 2012. Driven by massive rainfall deficits and collapsed groundwater levels, regional authorities have enacted strict water restrictions. We're now in the rainy season and are getting showers more often. This has helped but has not solved the problem. We need frequent short showers to build up groundwater levels. A heavy rain doesn't really help as the sandy soil cannot retain the moisture. 

 

Image via Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

  

Today I'm sharing summer skies here at the condo with increased darker clouds. Many afternoons moisture builds up over the Gulf and moves across Florida with showers. Sometimes there is thunder and lightening. I sit and listen as it moves in and out.  I don't really go outside to capture storms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you're enjoying summer wherever you are!

 

 

 

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