The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida is climbing again, increasing to a statewide average of 332 Wednesday from 330 on Tuesday. The driest counties across South Florida are seeing dry conditions worsen. The drought index uses a scale from 0, which is very wet, to 800, which is very dry.

Florida officials say a 10-acre brush fire threatened homes in Naples, Florida, on Wednesday. Video taken by bystanders showed flames and plumes of smoke rising behind several homes.

Fire officials in Naples, Florida told the BBC that there were no reports of injuries or damage to homes.