Most highs were in the 80s and 90s while most lows were in the 60s and 70s with Alachua reporting at least one low in the 50s. Storms on Sunday, June 18 dumped over two and a quarter inches over Fort Myers and a half inch or less on other Peninsula localities. Topsoil moisture throughout the State is very short to short with scattered areas of adequate moisture. Some irrigation wells are reported drying up. Some farmers are waiting for rain to plant the last of their cotton and peanuts.
Irrigated tobacco is in good condition.
Tobacco harvest is starting. The irrigated sugarcane crop is in good condition. Sand land sugarcane is stressed by drought. The dry land corn crop is lost. Haying is delayed due to the lack of plant growth.