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LinkedIn has an official Reddit account on which they're asking permission to post a link to their AI Slop article about how "Sarasota is one of the fastest growing metros". Don't worry, I told them to fuck off. Definitely a sign that shit ain't doing well over at LinkedIn if they have to beg a subreddit with 60k subs for permission to post an article.

Our DSCI rating held at 350. Our KBDI rating is down between 450 - 499. The state DSCI has increased slightly to 240. Last week, the state DSCI was 239 last week. The KBDI dropped from last week. Manatee is at 450- 499 and Sarasota at 450-499 KBDI rating.

Weather:

Significant rainfall is projected through next week. An area of low pressure will form in the Gulf bringing significant rainfall throughout the week

News:

The burn ban for Sarasota ended on July 12th, 2026.

Water restrictions have been extended until October 1st, 2026.

What does DSCI and KBDI ratings mean?

The DSCI is a measurement to quantify the severity of a drought over time. It goes from abnormally dry to exceptional drought. It’s an indication of the long-term effects of the drought. Exceptional droughts cause permanent damage and changes to the water table.

The KBDI is a measurement of how dry the topsoil and lower soil levels are for moisture. This scale ranges from 0 - 700+. The higher the number, the less overall moisture is the soil. This number is important for understanding fire risk. Numbers over 400 start a burn ban.

The reason why both are needed to understand the scope of a drought is that an area can be in severe drought but still have a low KBDI rating, meaning the risk of fire isn’t high there.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Extended:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DhD3iuPv3/

Drought Monitor:

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_12115

KBDI:
https://weather.fdacs.gov/KBDI/kbdi_index.html

10 Day Forecast:

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/fl/sarasota

Fire Map:

https://wfca.com/fire-map?lng=-83.2004&lat=27.5686&zoom=6.84

Our DSCI rating held at 350. Our KBDI rating is down between 450 - 499. The state DSCI has decreased to 239. Last week, the state DSCI was 250 last week. The KBDI dropped from last week. Manatee is at 500- 549 and Sarasota at 450-499 KBDI rating. The rest of the state has seen significant rainfall, which has dropped the state's DSCI and KBDI.

Weather:

No rainfall projected through next week.

News:

We've been having occasional wildfires that are being quickly contained before the next drought update, so there aren't any active fires in the area. The fire risk is lower but the potential for fire and smoke may occur.

Water restrictions have been extended until October 1st, 2026.

What does DSCI and KBDI ratings mean?

The DSCI is a measurement to quantify the severity of a drought over time. It goes from abnormally dry to exceptional drought. It’s an indication of the long-term effects of the drought. Exceptional droughts cause permanent damage and changes to the water table.

The KBDI is a measurement of how dry the topsoil and lower soil levels are for moisture. This scale ranges from 0 - 700+. The higher the number, the less overall moisture is the soil. This number is important for understanding fire risk. Numbers over 400 start a burn ban.

The reason why both are needed to understand the scope of a drought is that an area can be in severe drought but still have a low KBDI rating, meaning the risk of fire isn’t high there.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Extended:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DhD3iuPv3/

Drought Monitor:

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_12115

KBDI:
https://weather.fdacs.gov/KBDI/kbdi_index.html

10 Day Forecast:

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/fl/sarasota

Fire Map:

https://wfca.com/fire-map?lng=-83.2004&lat=27.5686&zoom=6.84

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Main Notice:

Our DSCI rating held at 350. Our KBDI rating is down between 550 - 599. The state DSCI has decreased to 250. Last week, the state DSCI was 254 last week. The KBDI dropped from last week. Manatee is at 550- 699 and Sarasota at 550-699 KBDI rating. The rest of the state has seen significant rainfall, which has dropped the state's DSCI and KBDI. Some substantial rain lowered our fire risk, but not enough to allow us to have personal fireworks.

Weather:

We're projected to have regular rains throughout the week. We'll see if the projections pan out.

News:

We've been having occasional wildfires that are being quickly contained before the next drought update, so there aren't any active fires in the area. The fire risk is still high, so the potential for fire and smoke may occur. No personal fireworks over the 4th of July weekend are permitted in Sarasota County.

Water restrictions have been extended until October 1st, 2026.

What does DSCI and KBDI ratings mean?

The DSCI is a measurement to quantify the severity of a drought over time. It goes from abnormally dry to exceptional drought. It’s an indication of the long-term effects of the drought. Exceptional droughts cause permanent damage and changes to the water table.

The KBDI is a measurement of how dry the topsoil and lower soil levels are for moisture. This scale ranges from 0 - 700+. The higher the number, the less overall moisture is the soil. This number is important for understanding fire risk. Numbers over 400 start a burn ban.

The reason why both are needed to understand the scope of a drought is that an area can be in severe drought but still have a low KBDI rating, meaning the risk of fire isn’t high there.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Extended:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DhD3iuPv3/

Drought Monitor:

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_12115

KBDI:
https://weather.fdacs.gov/KBDI/kbdi_index.html

10 Day Forecast:

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/fl/sarasota

Fire Map:

https://wfca.com/fire-map?lng=-83.2004&lat=27.5686&zoom=6.84

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Main Notice:

Our DSCI rating held at 350. Our KBDI rating is up between 650 - 699. The state DSCI has decreased to 254. Last week, the state DSCI was 282 last week. The KBDI rose from last week. Manatee is at 650- 699 and Sarasota at 650-699 KBDI rating. The rest of the state has seen significant rainfall, which has dropped the state's DSCI and KBDI. A lack of substantial rain raised our fire risk.

Weather:

Sporadic showers may be possible from Saturday and beyond. We've been promised rain like this before, though.

News:

We've been having occasional wildfires that are being quickly contained before the next drought update, so there isn't any active fires in the area. The fire risk is still high, so the potential for fire and smoke may occur.

Water restrictions have been extended until October 1st, 2026.

What does DSCI and KBDI ratings mean?

The DSCI is a measurement to quantify the severity of a drought over time. It goes from abnormally dry to exceptional drought. It’s an indication of the long-term effects of the drought. Exceptional droughts cause permanent damage and changes to the water table.

The KBDI is a measurement of how dry the topsoil and lower soil levels are for moisture. This scale ranges from 0 - 700+. The higher the number, the less overall moisture is the soil. This number is important for understanding fire risk. Numbers over 400 start a burn ban.

The reason why both are needed to understand the scope of a drought is that an area can be in severe drought but still have a low KBDI rating, meaning the risk of fire isn’t high there.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Extended:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DhD3iuPv3/

Drought Monitor:

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_12115

KBDI:
https://weather.fdacs.gov/KBDI/kbdi_index.html

10 Day Forecast:

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/fl/sarasota

Fire Map:

https://wfca.com/fire-map?lng=-83.2004&lat=27.5686&zoom=6.84

Main Notice:

Our DSCI rating dropped to 350. Our KBDI rating is up between 600 - 650. The state DSCI has decreased to 282. Last week, the state DSCI was 300 last week. The KBDI held over last week. Manatee is at 600- 650 and Sarasota at 600-650 KBDI rating. The rest of the state has seen significant rainfall, which has dropped the state's DSCI and KBDI. A lack of substantial rain raised our fire risk.

Weather:

No substantial rainfall will happen this week. Sporadic showers may still be possible.

News:

No notable fires have occurred in the area. The fire risk is still high, so the potential for fire and smoke may occur.

April 3rd, increased water restrictions will be in place. Notable changes include:

• Microwater/hand watering is restricted to before 8 am or after 6 pm.
• Annual pressure washing, only for paint prep.
• Aesthetic fountains are restricted to 4 hours a day.
• Restaurants can only serve water if requested.

What does DSCI and KBDI ratings mean?

The DSCI is a measurement to quantify the severity of a drought over time. It goes from abnormally dry to exceptional drought. It’s an indication of the long-term effects of the drought. Exceptional droughts cause permanent damage and changes to the water table.

The KBDI is a measurement of how dry the topsoil and lower soil levels are for moisture. This scale ranges from 0 - 700+. The higher the number, the less overall moisture is the soil. This number is important for understanding fire risk. Numbers over 400 start a burn ban.

The reason why both are needed to understand the scope of a drought is that an area can be in severe drought but still have a low KBDI rating, meaning the risk of fire isn’t high there.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions:

https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions

Drought Monitor:

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_12115

KBDI:
https://weather.fdacs.gov/KBDI/kbdi_index.html

10 Day Forecast:

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/fl/sarasota

Fire Map:

https://wfca.com/fire-map?lng=-83.2004&lat=27.5686&zoom=6.84

Main Notice:

Our DSCI rating is holding at 384. Our KBDI rating is up between 600 - 650. The state DSCI has decreased to 300. Last week, the state DSCI was 343 last week. We've seen a slight increase over last week for KBDI. Manatee rose to 600- 650 and Sarasota to 600-650 KBDI rating. The rest of the state has seen significant rainfall, which has dropped the state's DSCI and KBDI. A lack of substantial rain raised our fire risk.

Weather:

No substantial rainfall will happen this week. Sporadic showers may still be possible.

News:

No notable fires have occurred in the area. The fire risk is still high, so the potential for fire and smoke may occur.

April 3rd, increased water restrictions will be in place. Notable changes include:

• Microwater/hand watering is restricted to before 8 am or after 6 pm.
• Annual pressure washing, only for paint prep.
• Aesthetic fountains are restricted to 4 hours a day.
• Restaurants can only serve water if requested.

What does DSCI and KBDI ratings mean?

The DSCI is a measurement to quantify the severity of a drought over time. It goes from abnormally dry to exceptional drought. It’s an indication of the long-term effects of the drought. Exceptional droughts cause permanent damage and changes to the water table.

The KBDI is a measurement of how dry the topsoil and lower soil levels are for moisture. This scale ranges from 0 - 700+. The higher the number, the less overall moisture is the soil. This number is important for understanding fire risk. Numbers over 400 start a burn ban.

The reason why both are needed to understand the scope of a drought is that an area can be in severe drought but still have a low KBDI rating, meaning the risk of fire isn’t high there.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions:

https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions

Drought Monitor:

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_12115

KBDI:
https://weather.fdacs.gov/KBDI/kbdi_index.html

10 Day Forecast:

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/fl/sarasota

Fire Map:

https://wfca.com/fire-map?lng=-83.2004&lat=27.5686&zoom=6.84

Main Notice:

Our DSCI rating is holding at 384. Our KBDI rating is between 550 - 599. The state DSCI has decreased to 343. Last week, the state DSCI 374 last week. We've seen a slight increase over last week for KBDI. Manatee rose to 550- 599 and Sarasota to 550-599 KBDI rating. The rest of the state has seen significant rainfall, which has dropped the state's DSCI and KBDI. A lack of substantial rain raised our fire risk.

Weather:

No substantial rainfall will happen until Monday, with the return of afternoon showers. The arrival of dry air in the area has dropped the dew point rather low. This has increased our fire risk.

News:

No notable fires have occurred in the area. The fire risk is still high, so the potential for fire and smoke may occur.

April 3rd, increased water restrictions will be in place. Notable changes include:

• Microwater/hand watering is restricted to before 8 am or after 6 pm.
• Annual pressure washing, only for paint prep.
• Aesthetic fountains are restricted to 4 hours a day.
• Restaurants can only serve water if requested.

What does DSCI and KBDI ratings mean?

The DSCI is a measurement to quantify the severity of a drought over time. It goes from abnormally dry to exceptional drought. It’s an indication of the long-term effects of the drought. Exceptional droughts cause permanent damage and changes to the water table.

The KBDI is a measurement of how dry the topsoil and lower soil levels are for moisture. This scale ranges from 0 - 700+. The higher the number, the less overall moisture is the soil. This number is important for understanding fire risk. Numbers over 400 start a burn ban.

The reason why both are needed to understand the scope of a drought is that an area can be in severe drought but still have a low KBDI rating, meaning the risk of fire isn’t high there.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions:

https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions

Drought Monitor:

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_12115

KBDI:
https://weather.fdacs.gov/KBDI/kbdi_index.html

10 Day Forecast:

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/fl/sarasota

Fire Map:

https://wfca.com/fire-map?lng=-83.2004&lat=27.5686&zoom=6.84