Florida’s Summer Heat and Rain Divide | Jacksonville News

Florida’s summer is halfway through and turning up the heat — with record-breaking temperatures gripping Bradenton and other cities from Clermont to Miami. While heat advisories are on the rise, record numbers haven’t hit yet. Rainfall? A wild ride: Tampa’s bone dry, while Orlando and Melbourne are soaking up historic rainfall. Southeast Florida’s still waiting for the downpours, despite the wet season officially kicking in. The culprit? Scattered afternoon thunderstorms — no major hurricanes to blame this year. With six weeks left, the hottest and rainiest stretch of summer is still ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc1c3b8ff27a218c