[dougawhite]

I'm not a meterologist, but I have hypothesized that because of the high density of air conditioner units in The Villages blowing hot air skyward all day (especially hot days) that we create a constant upward flow of warm dry air that impacts how approaching storms hold onto their water as they pass through. Warm rising air holds more water, keeping it from falling from the passing clouds. Any meteorologist have an idea?

[djlnc]

It's very frustrating watching radar to see the storms dissipating or changing direction as they approach The Villages!

[Pondboy]

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[sunnyFLORIDA5828]

Originally Posted by djlnc

It's very frustrating watching radar to see the storms dissipating or changing direction as they approach The Villages!

So agree. One can never be certain here around TV. So many times, 100% chance, orange/red radar SO close to us… and just miss or turn north/south or… you know. It’s aggravating esp when we could use a nice downpour. No idea why this area seems to be on the dry side. Around Orlando and I4 and the Parks - seems to get dumped on….
grrr. Now watch us get flooding here next week…

[kansasr]

Everyone knows it that strange silo that sits adjacent to Turtle Mound that directs all the rain away from The Villages

[Lottoguy]

So I guess Leesburg, Clermont, Orlando and Ocala don’t have A/C?

[Taltarzac725]

Excess heat from air conditioners causes higher nighttime temperatures | ASU News


You might be onto something.

[JohnN]

I've named it the Bonita Hill Effect. Seems like a high point in the area (I know, it's not THAT high) and it splits the systems in half.
I'll buy that before I do the air conditioning

[dewilson58]

[tophcfa]

I knew it was going to stop raining as soon as I dropped the coin to install a rain sensor into my irrigation system to save on the monthly water/sewer bill.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by dougawhite

I'm not a meterologist, but I have hypothesized that because of the high density of air conditioner units in The Villages blowing hot air skyward all day (especially hot days) that we create a constant upward flow of warm dry air that impacts how approaching storms hold onto their water as they pass through. Warm rising air holds more water, keeping it from falling from the passing clouds. Any meteorologist have an idea?

IMO that and concrete jungle and roof tops….

[Ruger2506]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I knew it was going to stop raining as soon as I dropped the coin to install a rain sensor into my irrigation system to save on the monthly water/sewer bill.

Oh they saw you coming. Those darn things work 1/2 the time.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JohnN

I've named it the Bonita Hill Effect. Seems like a high point in the area (I know, it's not THAT high) and it splits the systems in half.
I'll buy that before I do the air conditioning

I’d that case it would never get pass Hillsboro county….

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by dougawhite

I'm not a meterologist, but I have hypothesized that because of the high density of air conditioner units in The Villages blowing hot air skyward all day (especially hot days) that we create a constant upward flow of warm dry air that impacts how approaching storms hold onto their water as they pass through. Warm rising air holds more water, keeping it from falling from the passing clouds. Any meteorologist have an idea?

As of May 20, 2025, 42% of Florida is experiencing drought conditions and 20% is abnormally dry. It is not solely a Villages problem. Meteorologists blame a lack of cold fronts and evaporation. A few other factors were mentioned.

A Florida map showing drought conditions lists the Villages as serious drought. Some cities have us beat. They are experiencing extreme drought. Others are experiencing moderate drought. 14.5 million people are affected.

[MorTech]

It's the exhaust from all the gas golf carts.
Maybe if everyone washed their car tomorrow, it will rain.