The latest drought index was released Thursday, showing that conditions have worsened across Central Florida over the last week.WESH 2’s First Warning Meteorologist Eric Burris says the numbers “continue to get rougher.”The Orlando area was abnormally dry last week, with conditions worsening, leaving the metro area in a moderate drought.Northern parts of Central Florida are under extreme drought watches.”Fire season this year looks to be rough,” Burris said.First Warning Weather Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts. The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.
The latest drought index was released Thursday, showing that conditions have worsened across Central Florida over the last week.
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WESH 2’s First Warning Meteorologist Eric Burris says the numbers “continue to get rougher.”
The Orlando area was abnormally dry last week, with conditions worsening, leaving the metro area in a moderate drought.
Northern parts of Central Florida are under extreme drought watches.
“Fire season this year looks to be rough,” Burris said.
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New drought index is in, and the drought numbers continue to get rougher-
Take the Orlando metro- from abnormally dry last week- to a moderate drought now.
More of N Florida including parts of Central Florida are also under an Extreme drought;
Fire season this year looks to be… pic.twitter.com/TRDDFiqwkt
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) February 12, 2026
First Warning Weather
Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.
Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.
The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.