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The Florida Keys has a subtropical climate; it is the
only frost-free place in the state. The Florida Keys climate consists
of 2 major "seasons" are the hot, wet, and humid months from
about June through October, and the drier, cooler months of November
through May.
Florida Keys weather patterns are subject to regular tropical storms
and hurricanes. Tropical cyclones are especially dangerous to the Keys
because no area of the islands is more than 20 feet above sea level,
and several are considerably less. The ocean surrounds the islands,
so nearly every neighborhood is in danger of devastating floods and
powerful hurricane winds.
Due to the threat of storm surge evacuations to the mainland are routinely
ordered when the National Weather Services issues a hurricane watch
or severe tropical storm warning. The evacuation of the Florida Keys
is dependent on its causeways and the two-lane highway to the mainland. |
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