The South Florida Ecological Services Office, USFWS, has posted updated versions of the Climate Outlook and Climate Outlook for Species.

Highlights:

• Abnormally dry conditions with scattered areas of Moderate Drought is occurring over the      Florida Panhandle.
• August rain was 85% of average.
• Wet Season has been about 100% of average.
• El Nino Watch continues with a 65% likelihood of a weak El Nino during the fall and winter months.
• Above average rainfall is still expected through spring 2015.