Event Brief
Florida’s 2026 summer brings record heat, rain debt
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 05, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Florida’s 2026 meteorological summer ran unusually long and was marked by blistering temperatures and widespread drought. Data cited shows many major cities fell nearly 15 inches short of normal rainfall, while Orlando logged one of its warmest summers in 130+ years and Miami reached 100°F for the first time since the 1940s.
WHO: Meteorologist Leslie Hudson; Florida communities and weather stations statewide
WHAT: Summer 2026 featured record-breaking heat and a widespread “rain debt,” with many areas receiving far less rain than normal.
WHEN: Sep 05, 2026 at 5:41 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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