U.S. Southeast Cotton Threatened By Big Rain Event

Kansas City, October 2 (World Weather, Inc.) – The recent, and in many cases, extended, stretch of dry weather in the southeastern states and the Delta has allowed for a good start to cotton harvest with other crops seeing rapid harvest progress as well. That will change today as an influx of moisture from the Gulf of America interacts with cooler air moving southward across the region resulting in several days of showers and thunderstorms. Follow-up rain events Oct. 10-12 and Oct. 13-15 will be closely monitored and if they occur as advertised cotton will likely suffer from quality declines with boll rot and the stringing of cotton fibers from the boll possible as well.

Southern U.S. Rain Bringing Drought Relief To “Some” Areas

Kansas City, May 1 (World Weather Inc.) – A very big disappointing rain event continues over parts of West Texas at noon CDT today. The storm advertised most of this week to produce generalized rain of significance from Colorado through all of West Texas failed to verify. Some rain fell in the described region, but the northern half to two-thirds of West Texas failed to get much more than a few hundredths of an inch of moisture so far and the precipitation event will abate from the region later today and tonight. Several dryland cotton production areas in the southwest of West Texas have received rain and some of it has surpassed 1.00 inch; though, the area impacted by the greatest rain is quite small. West Texas may have to wait at least another week to possibly ten days for the next opportunity for meaningful rain. In the meantime, “some” relief is expected in the dry areas of the lower Delta and southeastern United States this weekend, but more rain will be needed in those areas as well.

Florida Citrus Impacted By Hard Freeze Feb. 1 & 2

Kansas City, February 2 (World Weather Inc.) – No surprises occurred in Florida citrus areas Sunday or Monday with low temperatures dropping well below freezing throughout the state’s primary citrus belt and in some sugarcane areas. Damage to crops was suspected; although, an assessment of loss will take weeks especially since some of the impact will be on blossom buds that have yet to open. Unharvested fruit may have been impacted along with a considerable amount of leaf loss. Spray irrigation and other methods were used in an attempt to protect the crop from permanent damage, but it will be unclear for a while just how severe the freeze was on production.

Florida Citrus At Risk of Freeze Damage Sunday, Monday

Kansas City, January 30 (World Weather Inc.) – Eastern portions of the United States have been beat up by winter weather in the past week and a final blow to the region is forthcoming this weekend as bitter cold settles in one more time. Unusually cold conditions have already dominated much of the past week, but a final push of arctic air into the eastern states this weekend may push some of the coldest temperatures seen in central Florida in many years. It is not the “perfect storm” for seeing epic cold and crop damage in the region, but temperatures will be low enough to raise the potential for some loss despite the protective steps many producers will take to save the crop. Sugarcane in both Louisiana and Florida will also be nipped.

Florida Freezes, Strong U.S. Heating Demand Into Next Week

Kansas City, Jan. 28 (World Weather Inc.) – A reinforcing surge of arctic air is developing and will be moving south from Canada later this week. With so much snow and sleet coverage present across the Midwest, northern Delta, Kansas, and Oklahoma, the cold air mass will not be able to moderate quite as much as it would otherwise when it moves south. This will help lead to significant cold anomalies across the southern U.S. again late Friday into Tuesday. Hard freezes are expected down into southern Texas, the Gulf of America coast and down into interior southern Florida. Crops at risk of more damage include sugarcane and citrus. Temperatures in Florida are likely to be the coldest of the season so far and heating fuel demand will remain very strong through early next week. Eastern parts of North America may see additional cold later in February; though, this weekend’s outbreak will be most intense.

Florida Cools As Expected; Frost, Freezes in Citrus Areas

Kansas City, January 16 (World Weather Inc.) – Cold temperatures settled into the southeastern United States overnight bringing some of the lowest temperatures of the season to portions of Florida’s citrus region. Frost and mostly light freeze conditions were common in the key production areas. Damage to unharvested fruit, trees and blossom buds for 2026 should have been minimal due to spray irrigation and other methods of keeping citrus groves warm. Despite the frost and freezes, temperatures were not low enough for a long enough period of time to induce permanent crop damage. Additional bouts of cold will impact Florida early next week and again later this month.

Florida Citrus Farmers Watch Approaching Cold; Frost Likely

Kansas City, January 15 (World Weather Inc.) – Another unusually cold surge of air is moving through the southeastern United States today and it is expected to bring frost and a few freezes to the Gulf of America coast for at least the fourth time since October on Friday. The cold should not be deep enough to induce serious damage to citrus or sugarcane in the southeastern United States; although it will warrant spray irrigation and some mobile heating units overnight to ensure adequate crop protection especially in northern parts of the citrus belt. Monday may be coolest.

Some SE U.S. Sugarcane, Citrus To See Frost, Brief Freezes

Kansas City, December 30 (World Weather Inc.) – Frost and freeze conditions are likely to impact sugarcane areas of Louisiana and minor citrus production areas of northern Florida Wednesday morning for the third time since October. The impact of cold conditions has been relatively low in past events and the same is expected Wednesday. Temperatures will not be cold enough to induce any permanent damage in sugarcane areas, but some citrus groves in northern Florida will need the assistance of irrigation systems to provide some protection to unharvested fruit and flower buds for the coming season. Other fruit trees in the southeastern United States have been impacted by widely swinging temperatures in recent weeks and this trend will continue into late winter.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Kansas City, December 9 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas saw periods of rain during the past week. Minor harvest delays were possible, though most producers had opportunities to harvest between rain events. The region will receive limited rainfall during the coming week and the harvest should advance swiftly. Many areas in Brazil’s citrus areas dried down significantly earlier this month before timely rain occurred in recent days. The region will see a period of wet weather through early next week that will bolster soil moisture and maintain good citrus conditions. Mexico’s citrus areas will also see periods of erratic rain during the coming week. The harvest may be disrupted in the wettest locations.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Kansas City, December 2 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received erratic rainfall at times during the past week. Spotty rain will occur at times during the coming week as well, though not enough to significantly impact harvesting and general farming activity. Brazil’s citrus areas were mostly dry during the past week. Rain potentials will increase during the coming week and should maintain good development conditions for the short-term. However, much more rain will be needed for ideal long-term production potentials. Veracruz and immediate neighboring areas in Mexico received significant rainfall during the past week. Harvest delays were a concern in the wettest locations. Mexico’s citrus areas will see periods of erratic rainfall during the coming week that may again impact harvest conditions.

Southeast U.S. To Get More Drought Relief This Week

Kansas City, December 2 (World Weather Inc.) – Drought has intensified in the southeastern United States during the autumn season this year. Portions of peanut, cotton, corn and soybean country in Georgia, southern Alabama and northern Florida have been in a drought of varying degrees of significance in recent weeks. Severe to exceptional drought was declared by NOAA’s Drought Monitor last week. Rain fell Monday into this morning across a part of the dry region offering some temporary relief; however, much more rain is needed to end drought conditions. A second wave of rain is predicted for the region Friday into the weekend that should have a greater impact on easing dryness.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Kansas City, November 25 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas were mostly dry and a little warmer than usual during the past week. The region will have a few opportunities for spotty rain during the coming week, though irrigation will remain the primary source for moisture. Brazil’s citrus areas saw a mix of spotty rain and sunshine during the past week. Most locations have enough moisture to support good development in the short-term, though Sao Paulo and southwestern Minas Gerais need more significant rain for ideal long-term production potentials. Most locations will trend a little drier than usual through early next week. Mexico’s citrus areas will have opportunities for rain during the coming week as well. Veracruz and Tamaulipas will trend wetter than usual with concerns for delayed harvesting and fruit swelling.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Kansas City, November 18 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida experienced its first bout of cold temperatures last week. Low temperatures dipped to the 30s Fahrenheit November 11 with light frost and freezes noted in the northwest corner of citrus country. Damage to citrus was suspected of being minimal. Overall, production potentials remain favorable. In Brazil, the main citrus areas saw a mix of erratic rain and sunshine during the past week. Periods of erratic rain will continue during the coming week and maintain relatively good citrus conditions. Spotty rain will otherwise occur in portions of Mexico during the coming week. No major harvest delays are expected.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Kansas City, November 11 (World Weather Inc.) – A cold front helped bring temperatures into the 30s Fahrenheit this morning in Florida. No major freezes were noted, though pockets of frost were possible. Citrus impacts were likely minimal. Nighttime lows will again drop to the 30s for portions of Florida Wednesday morning before warmer air returns. No major frost or freezes are expected. In Brazil, seasonal rain was noted during the past week with more on the way in the coming week. Citrus development conditions will be favorable. Mexico’s citrus areas will see some spotty rain during the coming week. Harvesting and general farming activity will advance around the rain.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Kansas City, November 5 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas were mostly dry during the past week. The main citrus areas will only have a few opportunities for rain during the coming week and the region will rely on irrigation. Citrus conditions will remain favorable. Seasonal rain was noted in Brazil’s citrus areas during the past week with more on the way in the coming week. Soil moisture will increase and the environment will improve or remain favorable for the citrus. In Mexico, Veracruz and neighboring locations will have several opportunities for rain during the coming week. Citrus prospects will remain relatively favorable across the country, even in areas that receive little or no rain.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Kansas City, October 28 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region will trend drier than usual during the coming week in part due to Hurricane Melissa. The disturbance will not make a direct impact on citrus country and most areas will still have enough moisture to support new growth. In Brazil, seasonal rains will expand across the main citrus region during the coming weeks. The environment will improve or remain favorable as citrus continues to bloom and develop. Mexico’s citrus areas will also see a mix of rain and sunshine during the coming week that will maintain relatively good growth.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Kansas City, October 21 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas either received enough rain or had enough moisture to support good citrus conditions during the past week. The region will only have a few opportunities for spotty rain in the coming week, though production potentials will remain favorable. Mexico’s citrus areas will also remain favorable in the coming days despite the lack of rain in the northeast. Brazil’s citrus areas saw a good mix of rain and sunshine during the past week. Sao Paulo and southwestern Minas Gerais will trend drier than usual during the coming week. The need for significant rain will increase later this month into early November for most locations.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Kansas City, October 14 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s main citrus areas received varying amounts of rain during the past week. Citrus conditions remained favorable, even in areas that only received light rain. Alternating periods of rain and sunshine will maintain a good environment for the citrus in the coming week. In Mexico, flooding was noted in Veracruz, Puebla, and neighboring locations during the past week. Fruit swelling or tree damage was possible, though the extent of the damage was not yet known. Waves of rain will prevail in east-central and western Mexico during the coming week. Brazil’s citrus areas saw a good mix of rain and sunshine during the past week with more on the way in the coming week. Citrus blooming conditions will slowly improve.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Kansas City, September 30 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas saw a good mix of rain and sunshine during the past week. Waves of rain are slated for the region during the coming week with flood threats increasing along the Atlantic coast. While damage will likely be minimal, farming activity may advance slowly. Other locations will have ample moisture to maintain aggressive growth. Mexico’s citrus areas saw a good mix of rain and sunshine during the past week. Western and east-central Mexico will receive additional rain during the coming week while northeastern Mexico starts to dry down. Most areas will still have ample moisture for new growth. Brazil’s citrus areas will see relatively good conditions for harvesting and general farming activity.

Weekly Citrus Weather for September 23, 2025

Kansas City, September 23 (World Weather Inc.) – The citrus areas in Florida received rain on a frequent basis during the past week, keeping soil moisture at favorable levels for aggressive growth. Additional rain during the coming week will continue to support a good environment for the citrus. Mexico’s citrus areas also received monsoonal rain on a frequent basis during the past week with more on the way in the coming days. Citrus development conditions will remain favorable while harvesting may advance slowly during the wettest periods. Brazil’s citrus region will have a few opportunities for spotty rain during the coming week, though no major delays are expected.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Kansas City, September 16 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region received rain on a frequent basis during the past week. With waves of rain continuing for the next several days, the environment will remain favorable for aggressive citrus growth. Mexico’s citrus areas received varying amounts of rain during the past week. Citrus conditions remain relatively good despite the potential for localized flooding in Veracruz and San Luis Potosi. The main citrus areas will again see a mix of monsoonal rain and sunshine during the coming week. Brazil’s citrus region could also receive rain early next week that could impact harvesting and general farming activity.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Kansas City, September 9 (World Weather Inc.) – Waves of rain were noted in Florida during the past week and, with more on the way in this coming week, the environment will remain favorable for aggressive fruit and tree growth. Mexico’s main citrus areas also received monsoonal rainfall on a frequent basis during the past week. Monsoonal precipitation will prevail for western, east-central, and northeastern Mexico on a frequent basis during the coming week. Citrus conditions will either improve or remain favorable. Brazil’s citrus areas will either be dry or not receive enough rain to counter evaporation during the coming week. Harvesting and general fieldwork will advance swiftly.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Kansas City, September 2 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received widespread rain on a frequent basis during the past week. Rain and thunderstorms will continue on a frequent basis during the coming week and will maintain a good environment for citrus tree and fruit development. Mexico’s citrus areas received monsoonal rain on a frequent basis during the past week as well. Additional rain during the coming week will help maintain relatively favorable crop conditions. Brazil’s citrus areas will trend mostly dry during the coming week. Harvesting and farming activity will advance swiftly.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Kansas City, August 26 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas saw waves of rain during the past week. With more precipitation on the way during the coming week, citrus potentials will remain favorable. Mexico’s citrus areas also saw several waves of monsoonal rain during the past week. Northeastern Mexico will start to dry down in the coming days despite some spotty rain, though citrus conditions will remain favorable. East-central and western Mexico will have ample moisture to maintain aggressive growth as well. Brazil’s citrus areas will have opportunities for spotty rain, though no major farming delays are expected.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Kansas City, August 19 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas again received timely rain during the past week. Citrus country will trend drier than normal during the coming week as Hurricane Erin tracks nearby and helps restrict precipitation. The need for irrigation will likely increase, though citrus prospects will remain favorable. In Mexico, much of the main production areas will have several opportunities for rain during the coming week. Precipitation in northeastern Mexico will be well-timed and will maintain a good outlook for most crops. Brazil’s citrus areas will be seasonally dry and farming activity should advance swiftly.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Kansas City, August 12 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s main citrus areas received frequent rain during the past week with some northern counties receiving more than 6.00 inches of rain. The region will trend drier than usual during the coming week and many groves will dry down. However, ample moisture in the soil combined with additional rain and irrigation will maintain a good outlook for the citrus. In Mexico, the northeast corner of the country dried down during the past week. These citrus areas will continue to dry down in the coming days and the need for timely rain will increase later this month. East-central and western Mexico will otherwise see favorable citrus conditions. A few locations in Brazil’s citrus areas saw nighttime temperatures drop to the 30s Fahrenheit over the weekend. Soft frost occurred in few pockets, though most of the production region was not impacted and there was no damage.

Weekly Citrus Weather For August 5, 2025

Kansas City, August 5 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region received rain on a frequent basis during the past week. Temperatures were slightly above normal, though no major impacts were suspected. Rain will continue to be scattered across the main citrus areas during the coming week. In Mexico, the northeast corner of citrus country received little to no rain while east-central and western Mexico received timely precipitation. A similar weather pattern will occur during the coming week with additional drying expected in the northeast. The need for timely rain will increase later this month for much of northeastern Mexico. Brazil’s citrus areas will have a few opportunities for light rain during the coming week. No major harvest delays are expected.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Kansas City, July 29 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received seasonal rainfall on a frequent basis during the past week. With waves of rain and thunderstorms continuing on a frequent basis during the coming week, citrus prospects will remain favorable. In Mexico, the northeastern production areas dried down while east-central and western Mexico received timely monsoonal rain. Northeastern Mexico will again receive little to no rain during the coming week and the need for rain will increase. Other production areas in Mexico will again receive monsoonal rain on a frequent basis. Brazil’s citrus areas will trend dry or mostly dry in the coming days. Farming activity will continue with few disruptions.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Kansas City, July 22 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas again saw a mix of rain and sunshine during the past week. Additional rain will occur during the coming week and will maintain a good outlook for the citrus. In Mexico, monsoonal rain continued to be scattered across the main production areas. Northeastern Mexico will trend drier than normal during the coming week and the need for more significant rain will increase late this month and early August. Other locations will have ample moisture to maintain aggressive growth. Brazil’s citrus areas will only have a few opportunities for light and erratic rain during the coming week. Farming activity will advance around the rain.

Weekly Citrus Weather Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Kansas City, July 15 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region received rain on a frequent basis during the past week. Waves of rain will continue during the coming week, though rain totals will be a little lower compared to recent weeks. Long-term production potentials remain relatively favorable due to the additional rain. Mexico’s citrus areas also received monsoonal rain on a frequent basis during the past week. Northeastern Mexico missed out on the most significant rain and additional rain would be welcome. East-central and western Mexico will see a good mix of rain and sunshine during the coming week while portions of northeastern Mexico continue to dry down. Brazil’s citrus areas will be mostly dry during the coming week. Farming activity will advance with few disruptions.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Kansas City, July 8 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas saw rain and thunderstorms evolve on a frequent basis during the past week. The rain helped maintain a good environment for aggressive citrus growth. Additional rain will occur during the coming week that will continue to support a good outlook for the citrus. In Mexico, monsoonal rain was noted across the main production areas during the past week. Monsoonal rain will persist on a frequent basis during the coming week and will continue to promote a good environment for the citrus. Brazil’s citrus areas will be mostly dry during the coming week. Harvesting will advance swiftly.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Kansas City, July 1 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region received rain on a frequent basis during the past week with more on the way in the coming days. The environment will remain favorable for aggressive growth. Mexico’s main citrus areas also received monsoonal precipitation on a frequent basis during the past week. Additional monsoonal rain during the coming week will maintain a good outlook for the citrus. In Brazil, a cold front dropped temperatures into the 30s Fahrenheit for portions of Sao Paulo last week. While frost was possible, no significant damage or loss was suspected.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday June 24, 2025

Kansas City, June 24 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region saw a good mix of rain and sunshine during the past week. With waves of rain and thunderstorms continuing on a daily basis during the coming week, citrus development conditions will remain generally good. Mexico’s citrus areas reported abundant rain at times with flooding possible in portions of Veracruz. Long-term citrus conditions are favorable, though the wettest locations would benefit from a period of drier weather. The main citrus areas in Mexico will remain in a wet weather bias during the coming week and flood potentials will increase. Brazil’s citrus areas will have a few opportunities for rain during the coming week. However, resulting precipitation will be too light to significantly slow farming activity.

Weekly Citrus Weather for June 17, 2025

Kansas City, June 18 (World Weather Inc.) – Mexico’s monsoon season is beginning to kick in and this year promises to be quite wet for the nation. Prolonged drought should be eased in many areas and that should translate into better citrus development especially in 2026. Some of the rain has come a little late for this year’s crop, although improvements are likely. In the meantime, Florida citrus areas were wettest in west-central areas while the east was a little drier than usual during the past week. The outlook for citrus development remains favorable in Florida because of previous rain earlier this season. In the meantime, citrus areas in northern Sao Paulo and southwestern Minas Gerais, Brazil received very little rain during the past week while southwestern areas received sufficient amounts to maintain favorable off season tree development.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, June 11, 2025

Kansas City, June 10 (World Weather Inc.) – Waves of rain were noted in Florida’s citrus region during the past week. With more rain on the way in the coming week, citrus development conditions will remain relatively favorable. Several counties remain in a drought or enduring abnormally dry conditions and the need for more significant rain will remain high, although sufficient rain fell earlier this month to bring relief and to support tree and fruit development. Mexico’s citrus areas received varying amounts of rain during the past week with the most significant precipitation noted in portions of west-central and east-central Mexico. Monsoonal rain will occur on a frequent basis during the coming week. East-central and western Mexico will receive several inches of rain and will maintain a good environment for fruit and tree development. Brazil citrus areas will either be dry or receive limited rainfall during the coming week. Harvesting will advance with few disruptions.

Weekly Citrus Weather For June 3, 2025

Kansas City, June 3 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region received much-needed rain during the past week. Additional rain during the coming week will further bolster soil moisture and maintain a good environment for aggressive citrus growth. Mexico’s citrus areas also received timely rain during the past week. The rain helped improve or maintained a good environment for development. Western and east-central Mexico will receive additional rain during the coming week while northeastern Mexico again dries down. Brazil’s citrus areas will trend wetter than usual during the coming week. The waves of rain may slow harvesting and general farming activity.

Weekly Citrus Weather for May 27, 2025

Kansas City, May 27 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region saw several waves of rain during the past week that helped improve the moisture profile. Additional rain during the coming week will further bolster soil moisture and continue to chip away at the dryness that evolved earlier this spring. Citrus conditions will remain favorable. Mexico’s citrus areas also received early rain during the past week with more on the way in the coming days. Citrus development conditions will improve or remain favorable. Brazil’s citrus areas will have a few opportunities for light and erratic rain during the coming week. No major harvest delays are expected.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Kansas City, May 20 (World Weather Inc.) – After receiving significant rain earlier this month, Florida again received little to no rain during the most recent week. The region still had enough moisture to support new growth. The region will see a mix of rain and sunshine during the coming week that will marginally bolster soil moisture and maintain relatively good citrus conditions. Brazil’s citrus areas were dry during the past week and will remain dry during the coming week. Harvesting will advance swiftly. A surge of pre-monsoonal rain will expand across the main citrus areas in Mexico during the coming week. The rain will improve citrus conditions in east-central and northeastern Mexico.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Kansas City, May 13 (World Weather Inc.) – Abundant rainfall was noted in Florida’s citrus region during the past week. The rain helped improve the drought and maintained a good environment for citrus growth. Drier weather will return during the coming week as high pressure gradually builds over the region. Citrus development conditions will remain favorable. Brazil’s citrus region received rain during the past week that was beneficial for any citrus that is still growing. Drier and warm weather will be beneficial for maturation and early-season harvesting during the coming week. Mexico’s citrus areas will dry down during the coming week despite some spotty rain.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Kansas City, May 6 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas finally saw some spotty rainfall during the past week. Precipitation was too light to fix the drought and additional rain is still needed to support ideal citrus conditions. An unusually wet weather bias is slated for Florida during the coming week. Rain will continue to improve soil moisture and may be enough to break the drought, at least in parts of citrus country. Brazil’s citrus areas received limited rainfall during the past week and will remain drier than usual in the coming week. The main citrus areas will still have enough moisture to support new growth. In Mexico, the east-central and northeastern production areas will again see a good mix of rain and sunshine during the coming week. Citrus development conditions will improve or remain favorable.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Kansas City, April 29 (World Weather Inc.) – Drought continues to intensify in Florida’s citrus country due to another week of limited or no rain. Irrigation continued to support relatively good development conditions. However, the need for significant rain is high. The citrus region will have a few opportunities for rain during the coming week that will ease a minor amount of the dryness. Seasonal rains are still a few weeks away and additional rain will be needed to completely fix the moisture deficits. Brazil’s citrus areas saw several waves of rain during the past week that maintained a good environment for late-season growth. Drier weather will evolve during the coming week and net drying is slated for most locations. East-central and northeastern Mexico will see a good mix of rain and sunshine during the coming week that will be beneficial for the citrus.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Kansas City, April 22 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas were dry during the past week with little rain on the way in the coming week. Irrigation will continue to be used statewide, though the need for rain is increasing. Brazil’s citrus areas will receive a little more rain in the coming week compared to recent weeks. The precipitation will be welcome and should support new growth. Production potentials remain lower than usual due to adverse conditions this season. Mexico’s citrus areas are also drying down a little too much and would welcome more rain. The spotty precipitation that occurs through early next week will be unable to significantly impact long-term soil conditions.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Kansas City, April 15 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region received limited rain during the past week. Drier-than-normal weather will prevail during the coming week and the need for irrigation will continue statewide. Brazil’s citrus areas saw a mix of spotty rain and sunshine during the past week. More significant rain is slated for the region during the coming week, which will improve the moisture profile and support better development conditions. Mexico’s citrus areas will remain mostly dry during the coming week as well. A good shot of rain would be welcome later this month and early May.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Kansas City, April 8 (World Weather Inc.) – Drought or abnormally dry conditions persist in Florida’s citrus country. The region will only have a few opportunities for light rain during the coming week that will be unable to significantly improve the moisture profile. Irrigation will continue to be used on a daily basis. Brazil’s citrus areas saw a mix of spotty rain and sunshine during the past week. Periods of erratic rainfall will continue in the coming days and will maintain relatively good citrus conditions. Mexico’s citrus areas received little to no rain during the past week. Mostly dry weather will persist through early next week and the need for more significant rain will increase.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Kansas City, March 25 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas were either dry or received limited rain during the past week. Irrigation continued to be the primary source for moisture as drought or abnormally dry conditions prevailed. The main citrus areas will see a good mix of rain and sunshine during the coming week that will ease the need for irrigation at times. Brazil’s citrus areas saw a mix of rain and sunshine during the past week. Rain will often be scattered across the region during the coming week and citrus conditions will remain favorable. East-central and northeastern Mexico will also have opportunities for rain during the next several days that will be beneficial for flowering and blooming trees.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Kansas City, March 18 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received light rain during the past week. A large section of citrus country is abnormally dry or in a moderate drought and the need for rain is high. However, the main citrus areas will trend drier than usual during the coming week. Irrigation will be used across the state to support a good environment for citrus flowering. Brazil’s citrus areas will continue to see a good mix of rain and dry weather during the coming week. The outlook will remain relatively good. Mexico’s citrus areas were mostly dry during the past week. East-central and northeastern Mexico will have a few opportunities for spotty rain during the coming week, though not enough to support ideal flowering and early-season development.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Kansas City, March 11 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received minimal rain during the past week. Irrigation was used statewide and continued to support a good environment for blooming trees. The region will again receive limited rainfall during the coming week and irrigation will remain the primary source for moisture. Brazil’s citrus areas were again drier biased during the past week. Aggressive drying was noted, though most locations still had enough moisture to support new growth. The region will see more frequent rainfall during the coming week that will improve soil moisture and continue to promote relatively good citrus conditions. Mexico was mostly dry during the past week and will remain mostly dry in the coming days. The need for rain is increasing.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Kansas City, March 4 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region received little rain during the past week and will remain drier biased during the coming week. Irrigation will be used across the region, though the need for rain will increase later this month. Brazil’s citrus areas were also drier than normal during the past week with little rain on the way through early next week. Citrus yield potentials may be marginally decreased in the driest locations, especially if drier weather persists later this month. Mexico’s citrus areas will also trend mostly dry during the coming week. The need for timely rain is high.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Kansas City, February 25 (World Weather Inc.) – A disturbance brought much-needed rain to Florida during the past 24 hours. Drought or abnormally dry conditions slowly evolved in recent weeks and the rain will help improve the moisture profile. Drier biased conditions will return during the coming week and net drying is again expected. The combination of irrigation and recent rainfall will still support a good environment for citrus. In Brazil, precipitation was limited in several locations during the past week. Drier-than-normal weather will persist during the coming week and the need for rain will increase later in March. Spotty rain was noted in Mexico’s production areas during the past week. The main citrus areas will trend drier than normal during the coming week and timely rain would be welcome later in March.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Kansas City, February 18 (World Weather Inc.) – Several counties in Florida’s citrus region were again mostly dry during the past week. Irrigation was being used across the state to support relatively good conditions for tree and fruit development. The region will see a mix of spotty rain and sunshine during the coming week. Resulting rainfall will be too light to fix moisture deficits and producers will continue to rely on irrigation. In Brazil, several areas in Sao Paulo and southwestern Minas Gerais received limited rainfall during the past week and the outlook calls for continued drier than usual conditions in the next seven days. Greater rain may begin to fall in Sao Paulo during mid- to late-week next week. The main citrus areas will have ample moisture to support new growth, though the need for rain will increase late this month into early March. Mexico’s citrus areas will also have a few opportunities for rain during the coming week that will be beneficial for the citrus that is flowering.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Kansas City, February 11 (World Weather Inc.) – Drought and abnormally conditions have expanded across Florida in recent weeks. Irrigation continued to promote a good environment for fruit and tree harvesting and development. The region will have a few opportunities for spotty rainfall during the coming week that will supplement irrigation. Temperatures will remain armer than usual. Brazil’s citrus areas will trend drier than normal during the coming week. No significant impacts are expected, though the need for rain will increase later this month and early March. Veracruz and neighboring locations in Mexico will have several opportunities for rain during the coming week. The precipitation will be welcome for the citrus trees that are flowering or will begin flowering.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Kansas City, February 5 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region saw temperatures return to seasonable or seasonably warm levels during the past week. Rainfall was limited and will remain limited through early next week. Producers will rely on irrigation for the varieties that are flowering. In Brazil, several citrus areas received significant rainfall during the past week. Farming activity may have been sluggish and drier weather may be needed. Sao Paulo and southwestern Minas Gerais will see a good mix of rain and sunshine during the coming week that will continue to support a good environment for new growth. In Mexico, light rain will often be scattered across the citrus areas in the coming week. The rain will be welcome for the citrus that is flowering or will start flowering later this month.

Louisiana Sugarcane, Much of South U.S. Cold Damaged

Kansas City, January 22 (World Weather Inc.) – Incredibly cold temperatures occurred this morning in the Deep South of the United States as well as northeastern Mexico. Hard freezes occurred as far south as southern Texas, northeastern Mexico and the entire central U.S. Gulf of Mexico coast causing damage to crops and property. The most damaging conditions were noted in fruit and vegetable areas of southern Texas, northeastern Mexico and in portions of southern Georgia and northern Florida. Sugarcane areas in southern Louisiana experienced the coldest temperatures on record with readings in the single digits Fahrenheit and a couple of extremes near and lightly below zero.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Kansas City, January 21 (World Weather Inc.) – Arctic air swept across North America in recent days, dropping temperatures well below normal in several locations. While some of the colder air reached Florida, no significant frost and freezes were noted in citrus country. Colder biased conditions will persist during the next several days for Florida with nighttime lows dropping to the 30s Fahrenheit in northern fringes of citrus country. However, no significant citrus damage is expected. Brazil’s citrus region received rain on a frequent basis during the past week with more on the way during the coming week. Development conditions will remain favorable. In Mexico, arctic air has also promoted colder biased conditions in northeastern portions of citrus country in recent days. Frost and light freezes will occur in portions of Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas Wednesday morning and may damage a minor amount of crop. Citrus in southern Texas will also be impacted. There is hope that very little of the citrus has started to flower and overall damage should be minimal.

U.S. Bracing For Blast Of Arctic Air Through Early Next Week

Kansas City, January 17 (World Weather Inc.) – A pool of warmer air spread across portions of North America in recent days, though the warmer period will quickly come to an end this weekend as a blast of arctic air surges southward across much of North America east of the Rockies. Temperatures will plummet well below normal for this time of year, increasing energy demands and potentially stressing livestock. Pockets in Nebraska, Iowa, and neighboring locations will also experience sub-zero degree Fahrenheit readings Monday morning while also having little to no snow on the ground. Winterkill will be a concern and may damage a minor amount of wheat and other crops produced this time of year. Freezes will reach as far south as northern Florida, southern Louisiana and southern Texas, though the coldest air should remain outside the main citrus areas of Florida. Arctic air will shift into eastern North America toward the middle of next week, keeping temperatures below normal across the region, but the last days in January will be warmer.

North America Arctic Air Outbreak To Have Many Impacts

Kansas City, January 14 (World Weather Inc.) – Although an upper-level trough will make its way across eastern North America during the next few days, temperatures will only trend a few degrees cooler than usual for portions of the U.S. and Canada. Warmer air associated with a nearby high-pressure ridge will otherwise spread across a large section of North America later this week, prompting above or well above normal temperatures for several locations. This period of warmer weather will be short-lived as a pool of arctic air is slated to expand across North America this weekend and next week. Areas near and east of the Rockies will gradually see temperatures drop below to well below normal during this time with exceptions for southern Florida, Maine, and eastern fringes of Canada. The cold weather will increase energy demands and may stress livestock. Winterkill will also be a concern in pockets of the northern Plains and Nebraska due to little snowpack and a lack of new snow before the coldest weather.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Kansas City, January 14 (World Weather Inc.) – Colder weather was the main story in Florida’s citrus country during the past week. No damaging cold weather was noted, though some locations in the north cooled to the lower 30s Fahrenheit for brief periods of time. The next threat for colder weather will not be until at least next Tuesday. Until then, citrus conditions will remain generally good. Brazil’s citrus regions saw a mix of spotty rain and sunshine during the past week. More frequent and significant rain will occur during the coming week, which will maintain a good environment for new growth. Mexico’s citrus areas received mostly light rain during the past week with periods of spotty rain again occurring in the coming week. Frost will be a concern in Nuevo Leon.

SE U.S. Cold Should Spare Sugarcane, Citrus From Serious Harm

Kansas City, January 8 (World Weather Inc.) – A series of cold air masses continue to pass through the southeastern one third of the United States keeping the region near and south of the Ohio River Valley colder than usual. A winter storm passing through the Delta to the middle and southern Atlantic Coast States Thursday into Saturday will reinforce this trend and maintain some very cold weather in the Gulf of Mexico Coast States. Frost and a few light freezes will occur in Louisiana sugarcane and some northern Florida citrus areas, but the intensity of the cold should stop short of causing a serious threat to 2025 production. Other crops in northern Florida and the southeastern states will be impacted by the cold, although recovery is expected without much concern over future development.

Weekly Citrus Weather For January 7, 2025

Kansas City, January 7 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas were mostly dry during the past week and will receive limited rainfall in the coming days. Nighttime temperatures dropped to the 30s Fahrenheit at times in the northern citrus counties and will again cool to the 30s on a frequent basis during the coming week. No damaging conditions are expected. Brazil’s citrus areas saw a good mix of rain and sunshine during the past week with more on the way during the coming week. Development conditions will remain generally favorable, though yields are still expected to trend lower than usual this season mostly due to greening disease. Mexico will be unusually wet during the coming week. Early-season flowering may occur in areas that receive the greatest amount of rain.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Kansas City, January 1 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas saw periods of spotty rainfall during the past week. No major harvest delays were suspected and the environment remained favorable for ongoing fruit and tree development. The main citrus areas will receive little or no rain during the coming week and irrigation will likely be used most days. Brazil’s citrus areas again received significant rain during the past week. Although rain totals through early next week will be slightly lower than usual in some locations, most areas will have ample moisture to maintain aggressive growth. East-central and northeastern Mexico will have opportunities for erratic rainfall through this weekend that may disrupt the harvest and general farming activity.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Kansas City, December 24 (World Weather Inc.) – In Florida, frequent and often significant rain was noted near the Atlantic coastline during the past week. Harvesting may have been impacted by the rain, though no major quality impacts were suspected. Florida will be unusually wet during the coming week, which will ease the need for irrigation. Brazil’s citrus areas received rain on a frequent basis during the past week with more on the way during the coming week. Citrus conditions will remain favorable. However, yield potentials will remain lower than usual for the upcoming season. Mexico’s citrus areas will receive limited rainfall during the coming week. The harvest will continue with few disruptions.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Kansas City, December 17 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region saw sporadic rain combined with brief periods of cool weather during the past week. No damaging conditions were noted and harvesting advanced around the precipitation. The region will again have opportunities for rain in the coming days that may further slow or delay the harvest. Brazil’s citrus areas received rain on a frequent basis during the past week and more of the same was expected in this coming week keeping crop conditions rated favorably. Mexico will experience unusually wet weather during the coming week that may slow harvest progress, most notably in Veracruz.

Drought Conditions Developing Along Southeast U.S. Coastline

Kansas City, December 12 (World Weather Inc.) – Thirty-day rainfall deficits between 1.00 and 3.00 inches are present from the North Carolina coastline southward through central and eastern South Carolina and southeastern Georgia to parts of Florida. Moderate drought conditions have evolved across parts of this region and in the next seven days minimal to no precipitation is expected across the Carolinas and Georgia. If this forecast verifies, much more precipitation will be needed to alleviate moisture deficits and to eventually support planting of spring crops in the coming months.

Weekly Citrus Weather For December 10, 2024

Kansas City, December 10 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas were generally dry during the past week with little rain on the way during the coming week. Irrigation will be the primary source for moisture and conditions will remain favorable. Harvesting will also advance swiftly around the rain. Brazil’s citrus areas will continue to receive rain on a frequent basis during the coming week. Citrus conditions will remain favorable, though yields are still trending lower than usual. In Mexico, spotty rain may periodically impact harvesting through early next week.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Kansas City, December 3 (World Weather Inc.) – The northwest corner of citrus country in Florida saw temperatures dip near or slightly below freezing at times in recent mornings. No widespread freezes were noted and overall damage should be minimal. The region otherwise received little to no rain and will remain drier biased in the coming week. The harvest will advance swiftly. Brazil’s citrus areas saw several waves of rain during the past week with more on the way in the coming days. Citrus conditions will remain favorable, though production is still expected to be lower than usual. Mexico will receive some erratic rainfall in the coming days that may slow the harvest.

Weekly Citrus Weather For November 26, 2024

Kansas City, November 26 (World Weather Inc.) – Precipitation was limited for much of Florida during the past week and will remain limited during the coming week. The environment was and will remain favorable for harvesting and general farming activity. Irrigation will continue to support good conditions for the citrus that is still growing. In Brazil, many areas in Sao Paulo received little or no rain during the past week. More frequent precipitation is slated for the region during the coming week and will support favorable development conditions. Yields are trending to be some of the lowest levels in years due largely to greening conditions. Mexico’s citrus areas will see relatively good conditions for harvesting during the coming week.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Kansas City, November 19 (World Weather Inc.) – Negligible rainfall in Florida citrus areas during the past week induced a good environment for hurricane damage recovery and general farming activity. The upcoming season’s yields are expected to be some of the lowest on record in part due to damage from Hurricane Milton. A strong frontal boundary will bring rain to Florida Wednesday that may disrupt harvesting and general farming activity while also reducing the need for irrigation. Drier weather later in the forecast period will again support better conditions for the harvest. Brazil’s citrus areas saw a mix of spotty rain and sunshine during the past week with more of the same coming. Portions of Sao Paulo will see less than usual rain for a while; although development conditions will remain generally good. In Mexico, unusually late rainfall may slow harvesting in east-central and western Mexico through this weekend.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 19 A Serious Threat to NW Caribbean

Kansas City, November 13 (World Weather Inc.) – Potential Tropical Cyclone 13 could have significant implications on northwestern Caribbean coastal communities and in portions of the Yucatan Peninsula over the next few days. If the storm survives its trek across the Yucatan it has some potential to become a viable storm in the Gulf of Mexico, but it is too soon to speculate on that intensity or the ultimate destination which might be Florida after the Yucatan Peninsula. In the meantime very serious flooding is anticipated for coastal Honduras, Belize and neighboring areas in the northwestern Caribbean Sea.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Kansas City, November 12 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received some rain during the past week that may have impacted harvesting, clean-up from Hurricane Milton, and general farming activity. Producers still had periods of drier weather that allowed for some farming activity. Drier weather is slated for most locations during the coming week, which should improve ongoing efforts for ongoing clean-up. Brazil’s citrus areas received significant rain during the past week with more on the way during the coming week. Citrus conditions will further improve or remain favorable. In Mexico, harvesting and general farming activity should advance swiftly around spotty rain during the coming week.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Kansas City, November 5 (World Weather Inc.) – Tropical Storm Rafael is not likely to turn toward Florida citrus areas. A little short term bout of tropical moisture will move through the state’s fruit trees, but no excessive wind or flooding is expected. The environment in Florida should be mostly good as the region continues to clean up and recover from Hurricane Milton. In the meantime, Sao Paulo, Brazil reported some impressive rainfall this past week improving soil moisture and crop development conditions greatly. Another rainy and seasonably warm week of weather lies ahead. In Mexico, seasonal rains continue in decline which is normal. Outside of drought in the northwest the prospects for 2025 crops is not too bad in the northeast and very good in the south. Timely winter rain will be very important for Mexico, though.

Weekly Citrus Weather for October 29, 2024

Kansas City, October 29 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas were either dry or received limited rain during the past week. The lack of rain was beneficial for producers still assessing damage and cleaning up from Hurricane Milton. Drier than normal weather will persist during the coming week and producers should be able to continue with farming activity and clean-up. Brazil’s citrus areas received rainfall on a frequent basis during the past week with more rain on the way in the coming week. Citrus fruit setting and development conditions will remain favorable. In Mexico, several areas in western and east-central Mexico will receive enough rain to potentially slow harvesting during the coming week.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Kansas City, October 22 (World Weather Inc.) – The extent of the damage due to Hurricane Milton in Florida was still not known and assessments were ongoing. This season’s crop is expected to be one of the smallest in the past few decades and that was before Hurricane Milton. Precipitation will be limited during the coming week, which will be beneficial for clean-up efforts and damage assessments. Brazil’s citrus areas will continue to have several opportunities for seasonal rainfall during the coming week. Flowering and fruit setting conditions will improve, though concerns for a smaller than usual crop for the upcoming season persist. Tropical Storm Nadine brought heavy rain to portions of Veracruz, Puebla, and northeastern Mexico in recent days. Flooding resulted, though citrus damage was suspected of being minimal.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Kansas City, October 15 (World Weather Inc.) – Damage assessments are still ongoing across Florida as Hurricane Milton devastated the state last week. Damaging winds toppled some trees, damaged limbs, and promoted significant fruit droppage. Although losses are likely, the extent of the loss is not yet known and may not be known for weeks or even months. Drier weather during the coming week will support a better environment for clean-up. In Mexico, late-season monsoonal rain and a weak tropical disturbance will likely slow or delay harvesting and general farming activity. Quality declines will remain a concern due to the sluggish harvest progress. Seasonal rainfall in Brazil will slowly improve flowering and fruit setting conditions.

Weekly Citrus Weather For October 8, 2024

Kansas City, October 8 (World Weather Inc.) – Hurricane Milton is the main focus for Florida’s citrus region in the coming days. Polk County (Florida’s largest producer of citrus) and many other counties from Manatee, Sarasota and Hillsborough east northeast to Brevard Country may be most impacted by hurricane or tropical storm force wind speeds. Elevated winds may also impact other citrus areas. Fruit droppage and limb and tree damage are expected with some of the younger trees potentially being uprooted as well. Significant production losses will be possible, most notably in areas within 60 miles of the Interstate Highway Four. Next season’s crop could also be impacted depending on the extent of the damage. Mexico’s citrus yields will remain mostly unchanged. Brazil’s citrus region will finally receive rain that will support a better environment for flowering.

Weekly Citrus Weather For October 1, 2024

Kansas City, October 1 (World Weather Inc.) – Although Hurricane Helene did not make direct landfall over Florida’s citrus country, several areas near and along the Gulf of Mexico received several inches of rain during the past week. Flooding was possible in the wettest pockets, though no damage to citrus fruit or trees was suspected. The main production areas will receive additional rain during the coming week that will maintain a good outlook for the citrus. In Mexico, Tropical Storm John brought torrential rain to Guerrero and several neighboring areas in Colima, Michoacan, and Oaxaca early last week. Severe flooding and landslides were noted, which may have damaged or destroyed some fruit and trees. Flooding and standing water will remain a concern in the coming days as frequent rainfall persists. In Brazil, the main citrus areas will remain warmer and drier biased in the coming week. Flowering conditions will remain less than favorable to poor.

Hurricane Helene Greatest Impact North Florida, East Georgia

Kansas City, September 27 (World Weather Inc.) – Hurricane Helene moved into Florida from in the northeast part of the Apalachee Bay with 140 mph sustained wind speeds. The storm likely induced devastation from its storm surge, incredible wind speeds and extensive flooding from northern Florida northward into eastern Georgia, but the damage extended farther to the north reaching up along the southeastward facing slopes of the southern Appalachian Mountains in the Carolinas as well where torrential two-day rain totals of 12 to nearly 19 inches was reported. The only good news for the storm from an agricultural perspective is a lower impact on cotton production areas in southwestern Georgia and immediate neighboring areas as the storm’s path veered to the east after coming inland. Damage assessments are only just beginning and will continue for many days.

Hurricane Helene’s Impact May Be Like That of Michael In 2018

Kansas City, September 26 (World Weather Inc.) – Hurricane Helene will be barreling its way toward the southeastern United States today with landfall this evening in the northern Apalachee Bay south of Tallahassee, Florida. Landfall will occur as a Category Three storm with devastating impacts from the entire Apalachee Bay area northward into southern Georgia. Crop and property damage will likely be similar to that of Hurricane Michael that impacted much of the same region in early October 2018. Catastrophic damage will occur within 120 miles of the storm center, although the worst conditions will extend about 80 miles northeast of where the storm center reaches land.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Kansas City, September 24 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida citrus conditions remain favorable due to rain and warm weather during the past week. Tropical Storm Helene will rapidly advance across the Gulf of Mexico tonight and Wednesday while intensifying rapidly. Landfall is expected in the northern Apalachee Bay area of Florida. A direct hit on citrus country is not expected, though some rain will spread across the main production areas. Localized flooding will be the main concern near the Gulf of Mexico coast, though citrus impacts should be minimal. In Mexico, Tropical Storm John will meander along the western Mexico coastline during the next several days. Torrential rain is slated for southern Oaxaca, southeastern Guerrero and neighboring locations with upwards of 30.00 inches of rain possible. Flooding will be the primary issue and most citrus trees will not be impacted by the excessive moisture. Brazil’s citrus areas will remain hot and dry in the coming week. The heat may hurt citrus flowers.

Weekly Citrus Weather For September 17, 2024

Kansas City, September 17 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region continued to see a good environment for tree and fruit development due to frequent rainfall and irrigation. With more rain on the way during the coming week, the outlook will remain relatively good for much of the crop. Mexico’s citrus areas received frequent rainfall during the past week as well. The rain slowed harvesting and likely improved some of late season fruit quality in the wettest locations in Veracruz. The main production areas will continue to receive rain on a frequent basis during the coming week. Harvesting will advance slowly in areas that get frequent rain, but much of the harvest occurs in the dry season and not now. Brazil’s main citrus areas will remain drier and warmer biased during the coming week. The environment will be less than favorable for the early-flowering citrus.

Weekly Citrus Weather For September 3, 2024

Kansas City, September 3 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received enough rain to maintain a good environment for ongoing tree and fruit development during the past week. With more rain on the way during the next seven days, the outlook for the citrus will remain favorable. In Mexico, rain was scattered across the main citrus areas during the past week. More widespread and significant rain is expected during the coming week, which will be beneficial for short-term development. Production potentials are still lower than usual for this season due to the adverse conditions earlier in the year. Brazil’s citrus areas were mostly dry during the past week and will remain mostly dry during the next seven days. Harvesting will advance swiftly.

Weekly Citrus Weather For August 27, 2024

Kansas City, August 27 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received rain on a frequent basis during the past week. The region will trend slightly drier than normal during the coming week, though most locations will have ample moisture to maintain aggressive growth. In Mexico, the northeastern production areas again received little to no rain while east-central and western Mexico received rain on a frequent basis. Monsoonal rainfall will evolve across the country during the coming week and will start to improve the moisture profile in the northeast corner of the country. Production potentials remain lower than usual as a whole for Mexico due to adverse conditions over the growing season. Brazil’s citrus areas will be seasonably dry during the coming week. Harvesting and general farming activity will advance with few disruptions.

Weekly Citrus Weather For August 20, 2024

Kansas City, August 20 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas again received timely rain during the past week. With more rain on the way during the coming week, rainfall will help keep soil moisture and water storage at favorable levels. Citrus development conditions will remain good. In Mexico, monsoonal rain continued on a frequent basis for the east-central and western production areas. Much of citrus country will have opportunities for rain during the coming week, even the driest areas in the northeast. However, yield potentials will remain lower than usual due to adverse conditions earlier this growing season. A frontal boundary will bring some rain to Sao Paulo and southwestern Minas Gerais, Brazil late Friday and this weekend. No major delays are expected and dry weather will support better harvest conditions most other days during the coming week.

Weekly Citrus Weather For August 13, 2024

Kansas City, August 13 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida saw normal weather return during the past week after Hurricane Debby brought heavy rain to portions of citrus country. Leftover moisture from Debby may have limited farming activity in the wettest locations. Citrus development conditions were otherwise favorable. Drier-than-normal weather is slated for much of citrus country during the coming week. Areas that are still excessively wet will welcome the drying trend. In Mexico, east-central and western Mexico saw a good mix of rain and sunshine this past week while northeastern Mexico was dry and this pattern will continue. Overall, Mexico’s citrus production potential remains less than favorable due to adverse conditions earlier this year. Brazil’s citrus areas received timely rain during the past week and seasonally dry weather will return during the coming week.

Weekly Citrus Weather for August 6, 2024

Kansas City, August 6 (World Weather Inc.) – Hurricane Debby brought torrential rain to several counties along the Gulf of Mexico Coast of Florida in recent days. Severe flooding was noted, though citrus damage was initially suspected of being minimal. Other locations received enough rain to maintain a good environment for crops. Precipitation will be a little lower than usual during the coming week. Flooding will slowly decrease in the wettest locations. Northeastern Mexico was mostly dry during the past week while the remaining citrus areas saw a good mix of rain and sunshine. A similar weather pattern will occur during the coming week. Brazil’s citrus areas will have opportunities for mostly light rain later this week, though no major harvest delays are expected.

U.S. Southeast Will Be Impacted By Tropical Disturbance

Kansas City, August 2 (World Weather Inc.) – Potential Tropical Depression Four was located over southeastern Cuba earlier this morning. The disturbance will track across the country today before intensifying as it reaches the southeastern Gulf of Mexico Saturday. The disturbance will then shift north-northeasterly across Florida late this weekend and eventually along the Atlantic coastline early next week. Heavy rain will evolve from southeastern Georgia into eastern sections of the Carolinas. Flooding will be possible; although, the most damaging conditions are expected outside the major production areas. The rain will otherwise be welcome for eastern South Carolina as much of the region is in drought. In the meantime, the remaining locations in the U.S. southeast will trend drier than normal through the end of next week. Dryness will spread and intensify and may impact development conditions.

Weekly Citrus Weather For July 30, 2024

Kansas City, July 30 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region received rain on a frequent basis during the past week. The rain was enough to keep soil moisture rated adequately. Citrus conditions remain favorable. Seasonal rainfall will continue on a frequent basis during the coming week, even with the potential development of a tropical disturbance near Florida later this weekend and early next week. Even if the disturbance does verify, impacts for citrus country will be minimal. Mexico’s citrus areas received rain on a frequent basis during the past week as well. Northeastern Mexico will trend drier than normal during the coming week and will dry down significantly. Other locations will see a good mix of monsoonal rain and sunshine. Yield potentials remain lower than usual for the upcoming season. Brazil’s citrus areas will again be mostly dry during the coming week. Harvesting and general fieldwork will advance swiftly.

Weekly Citrus Weather for July 23, 2024

Kansas City, July 23 (World Weather Inc.) – Seasonal rainfall was noted across the main citrus areas of Florida during the past week. The environment remained generally favorable for aggressive citrus growth. Although scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue on a frequent basis during the coming week, much of citrus country will trend drier than normal. The need for irrigation may increase in areas that dry down significantly. Mexico’s citrus areas received varying amounts of rain during the past week. Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will funnel into the country during the coming week, which will enhance rainfall for several production areas. Development conditions will slowly improve. However, additional rain will be needed to completely erase drought. In Brazil, the main citrus areas were mostly dry during the past week. Dry or mostly dry weather will persist during the coming week and harvesting will continue with few disruptions.

Weekly Citrus Weather For July 16, 2024

Kansas City, July 16 (World Weather Inc.) – Rain, irrigation, and warm daytime temperatures continued to promote a good environment for Florida citrus during the past week. Daily showers and thunderstorms will continue for Florida during the coming week that will help maintain a good environment for aggressive citrus growth. Mexico’s main citrus areas received rain on a frequent basis during the past week. Citrus conditions continue to improve across the country. Many areas in northeastern Mexico will trend drier than normal during the coming week and will dry down. The need for rain will increase later this month and early August. Other locations in Mexico will receive rain on a frequent basis, which will maintain aggressive citrus growth. Some of Brazil’s citrus areas received enough rain to impact harvest rates during the past week. Mostly dry weather is slated for the region during the coming week. Harvesting will advance with few disruptions.

Weekly Citrus Weather for July 9, 2024

Kansas City, July 9 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s main citrus areas received rain on a frequent basis during the past week similar to that of recent past weeks. The rain combined with irrigation continued to support aggressive growth. The region will again have several opportunities for rain during the coming week, though rain totals will trend a little lower than normal as a drier airmass advances over the state. Mexico’s citrus areas saw a good mix of monsoonal rain and sunshine during the past week. Additional rain is slated for the main citrus areas during the coming week and will support improving conditions for fruit production tree growth. Harvesting in Brazil’s citrus areas is ongoing despite some rain in southern Sao Paulo. Rainfall during the next few days may again slow the harvest in southern Sao Paulo.

Weekly Citrus Weather for July 2, 2024

Kansas City, July 2 (World Weather Inc.) – A normal summertime weather pattern helped improve the moisture profile across Florida’s citrus region during the past week. Rain will continue on a frequent basis during the coming week and will maintain a good environment for aggressive growth. Monsoonal rain was noted on a frequent basis in Mexico’s main citrus areas as well. Western and east-central Mexico will again have several opportunities for monsoonal rain during the coming week. Northeastern Mexico will trend drier than normal, though there is potential Hurricane Beryl impacts the region late this weekend into early next week. Brazil’s citrus region will continue to see generally good harvest conditions during the coming week.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, July 25, 2024

Kansas City, June 25 (World Weather Inc.) – The moisture profile improved significantly across Florida after a few weeks of significant rainfall. Rain and irrigation continued to support a good environment for citrus despite drier weather in May and earlier this month. Frequent rainfall will evolve during the coming week and help maintain a good outlook fruit development. In Mexico, Tropical Storm Alberta brought torrential rain to portions of northeastern and east-central Mexico last week. Severe flooding was noted in portions of Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon, and Veracruz. Impacts om citrus trees and fruit development should be far more favorable than detrimental. None of the wind associated with the storm should have been great enough for a serious impact on crops. Brazil’s citrus areas were seasonally dry during the past week and will not receive much rain in the coming week.

Weekly Citrus Weather for June 18, 2024

Kansas City, June 18 (World Weather Inc.) – A weak tropical system brought abundant rainfall to portions of Florida during the past week. The rain was generally beneficial and helped improve the moisture profile. Citrus conditions remain favorable across the state. A relatively normal weather pattern is slated for citrus country during the coming week with showers and thunderstorms occurring on a near daily basis. Mexico is bracing for a tropical system that was evolving over the Gulf of Mexico this morning. This disturbance and another disturbance will bring heavy rain to east-central and northeastern Mexico by this time next week. Flooding and landslides will be the main concern, though breezy conditions could damage tree limbs or lead to dropped fruit. Rain will be beneficial for long-term crop conditions and will significantly ease drought. Brazil’s citrus areas were seasonally dry during the past week and will remain mostly dry during the coming week.

Weekly Citrus Weather For Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Kansas City, June 11 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received varying amounts of rain during the past week. However, most locations did not receive enough rain to completely fix the drought or abnormally dry conditions that evolved earlier this spring. Irrigation continued to support good citrus development, though drought or abnormally dry conditions further entrenched across the region. A weak tropical system will bring significant rain to the Florida peninsula today and Wednesday with some follow-up rain expected later this week and weekend. The precipitation will improve the moisture profile and maintain a good environment for the citrus. Monsoonal rain will slowly spread across portions of western and east-central Mexico during the coming week. The rain will help improve citrus conditions, most notably in Oaxaca and neighboring locations. Much more rain is needed to completely fix the drought in Mexico. Brazil’s citrus areas were seasonally dry during the past week and will remain dry in the coming week. Maturation and harvesting will continue with few disruptions.

Weekly Citrus Weather for June 4, 2024

Kansas City, June 4 (World Weather Inc.) – Warmer-than-normal conditions combined with spotty rainfall in recent weeks promoted aggressive drying in Florida. Drought or abnormally dry conditions were noted in a large section of citrus country despite some rainfall in recent weeks. Irrigation has been applied routinely, but a failing in the development of normal seasonal rainfall is possible over the next few weeks and could perpetuate dryness and raise the dependency upon irrigation for normal tree and fruit development. Dryness could eventually raise concern over fruit sizes and quality. Drought is also prevalent in Mexico’s citrus areas. Drier and warmer than normal conditions during the coming week will continue to promote less than favorable conditions for the citrus. Seasonally dry weather in Brazil will be beneficial for the citrus that is maturing or being harvested.

Weekly Citrus Weather For May 28, 2024

Kansas City, May 28 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas generally remained drier biased during the past week. Dryness is intensifying across the region and the need for rain is increasing. Drier biased conditions will persist during the coming week and aggressive drying will persist. Irrigation will be the primary source for moisture and should support some new growth. Drought or abnormally dry conditions persist in much of Mexico’s citrus areas. Spotty rainfall during the coming week will be too light to improve the moisture profile and concerns for poor development will persist. In Brazil, the southern half of Sao Paulo saw waves of rain during the past week that may have impacted farming activity. Drier weather will return during the coming week and should improve maturation and harvest conditions.

Weekly Citrus Weather For May 22, 2024

Kansas City, May 22 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus areas received varying amounts of rain during the past week. The rain and irrigation continued to support a good environment for the citrus, though dryness is intensifying for several locations due to a lack of significant rain and warm weather. Drier and warmer weather is slated for much of crop country through the middle of next week. Irrigation will continue to be the primary source for moisture. Mexico’s citrus areas remain critically dry and in need of abundant rainfall. The main production areas will have a few opportunities for spotty rainfall during the coming week, but not enough to fix the dryness. Brazil’s citrus areas will see periods of erratic rain in the coming days that may briefly slow the harvest.

Weekly Citrus Weather for Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Kansas City, May 14 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region received varying amounts of rain during the past week. Irrigation continued to support good growth, even in areas that received little to no rain. The main citrus areas will only receive light rain during the coming week and will again rely on irrigation. Mexico’s citrus areas were mostly dry during the past week with temperatures warming near or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit on a frequent basis. The environment was stressful for the fruit and trees and abundant rainfall is needed. Northeastern and east-central Mexico into Oaxaca will have opportunities for spotty rain during the coming week, though not enough rain will fall to fix the dryness. Brazil’s citrus areas were mostly dry during the past week and will remain drier biased during the coming week. Production potentials for this season and next season remain lower than usual due to adverse conditions with drying and greening disease.

SE U.S. Turns Wetter Except Florida Where Rain Is Needed

Kansas City, May 10 (World Weather Inc.) – A return of rainy weather has occurred in the southeastern United States in recent days after the topsoil dried out temporarily in late April and early May. Some of the greatest rain has occurred recently with southern Georgia seeing two to three times’ normal rain since April 10. In contrast, much of the Florida peninsula has had very little rain and seen a few days of very warm to hot temperatures resulting in short to very short soil moisture. Additional rain in the southeastern states over the next 10 days will reach above 2.00 inches. Portions of southern Mississippi to southern Georgia may see up to 5.50 inches of cumulative rain, which may create a flooding risk due to preexisting wet conditions in the region. Florida is expected to see some relief with 1.00 to 1.70 inches of rain expected in the next 10 days, though more consistent precipitation will be needed to fully replenish soil moisture.

Weekly Citrus Weather for May 7, 2024

Kansas City, May 7 (World Weather Inc.) – Several areas in Florida received spotty rainfall on a frequent basis during the past week. The rain was beneficial for developing fruit and yet briefly disruptive for some harvesting. Drier weather will return during the coming week and should promote more aggressive harvest conditions. Irrigation will continue to be run and maintain a good environment for citrus development. In Brazil, seasonally dry weather evolved during the past week with at least another week of dry weather expected. Maturation and early-season harvesting will advance swiftly. Mexico’s citrus areas will remain drier biased during the coming week despite some spotty rain in the east. Abundant rainfall is still needed across the country to support more favorable production potentials for the upcoming season.

Weekly Citrus Weather for May 1, 2024

Kansas City, May 1 (World Weather Inc.) – Florida’s citrus region was dry or received limited rainfall during the past week. Irrigation was the primary source for moisture and continued to support good development conditions. Similar conditions were expected during the coming week. Brazil’s citrus areas were seasonally dry during the past week with dry weather continuing during the coming week. Early-season maturation and harvesting will advance with few disruptions. Dryness persists across Mexico’s citrus areas despite some spotty rainfall. East-central and northeastern Mexico will again see periods of erratic rain during the coming week, though resulting rainfall will be too light to significantly improve the moisture profile.