99% of Florida is in a drought, and one city's rainfall shows how dry it's been; plus, record warmth to expand this week
99% of Florida is in a drought, and one city's rainfall shows how dry it's been; plus, record warmth to expand this week  
Podcast: AccuWeather Daily
Published On: Mon Feb 16 2026
Description: Florida is experiencing its most widespread February drought on record since tracking began in 2000. Here’s why it’s happening and when rain may return. Also, many areas in the mid-Atlantic will see the most sustained stretch of warmer weather since a string of abnormally warm days in early January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices