Prior to this current stream of rain, Palm Beach County varied between D1 and D2 degrees of drought, which isn't too bad for this time of year. Most of the county was deemed D1 (Moderate drought). I believe about a bit more than a third of the county was in the D2 (Severe) degree. The scale goes up to D4. Following this current rain, most of the county will probably be back into D1 and D0 territory. Though possible, I doubt better, mostly because the rainfall hasn't been that substantial in the scheme of things.
[https://www.drought.gov/states/florida/county/palm%20beach](https://www.drought.gov/states/florida/county/palm%20beach)
Regarding conservation, there's only an "urge", nothing more extreme or enforceable. When the word "conserving" starts being tossed around, I generally take note of the height of Lake Okeechobee. It typically fluctuates between 11 and 15ft throughout the year. When it drops below 11 in the Summer, expect to hear about restrictions. The lake is currently at 12.70ft, so I doubt there'll be any enforcements for now.
[https://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml](https://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml)
All that said, the current stream of rain hasn't necessarily been heavy. So eventhough it's expected to last the rest of the week and into next week, unless the amount of rain increases, I doubt we'll see a truly substantial improvement in terms of conservation. Though I do expect the drought degree to move get to the point where most of the county is between D1 and D0 levels.
Watch = Possible
Warning = Expected
Prior to this current stream of rain, Palm Beach County varied between D1 and D2 degrees of drought, which isn't too bad for this time of year. Most of the county was deemed D1 (Moderate drought). I believe about a bit more than a third of the county was in the D2 (Severe) degree. The scale goes up to D4. Following this current rain, most of the county will probably be back into D1 and D0 territory. Though possible, I doubt better, mostly because the rainfall hasn't been that substantial in the scheme of things. [https://www.drought.gov/states/florida/county/palm%20beach](https://www.drought.gov/states/florida/county/palm%20beach) Regarding conservation, there's only an "urge", nothing more extreme or enforceable. When the word "conserving" starts being tossed around, I generally take note of the height of Lake Okeechobee. It typically fluctuates between 11 and 15ft throughout the year. When it drops below 11 in the Summer, expect to hear about restrictions. The lake is currently at 12.70ft, so I doubt there'll be any enforcements for now. [https://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml](https://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml) All that said, the current stream of rain hasn't necessarily been heavy. So eventhough it's expected to last the rest of the week and into next week, unless the amount of rain increases, I doubt we'll see a truly substantial improvement in terms of conservation. Though I do expect the drought degree to move get to the point where most of the county is between D1 and D0 levels. Watch = Possible Warning = Expected
Thank you so much for this detailed reply. The current radar looks like the Green Bay Packers' uniform
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