The weekend’s rain didn't put much of a damper on the drought across Central Florida.

  • Weekend rain didn't improve drought conditions
  • Burn ban remains in effect in Flagler County
  • Additional warning signs have been posted

In Flagler County, fire officials are now taking even more precautions to make sure residents understand the seriousness of the burn ban.

Shawn and Danielle Morgan saw the red burn ban sign as they arrived at a Flagler County park, ready to enjoy their Mother's Day boat trip with family.

The mother and daughter said they were looking forward to a day on the water away from dry land.

"It's very dry even my yard is dry, I'm scared somebody's going to come flick a cigarettes and my whole yard is going to go up in flames," said Shawn Morgan.

"That's the scary part, it's very dry and hot it's scary for the fires," said Danielle Morgan.

Fire chief Don Petito said Saturday's rain wasn't close to helping with the drought index.

The county has now added additional burn ban signs.

"That didn't make any effect whatsoever on the drought because it was a light rain and heavy winds and it dried up as fast as it fell," Petito. "We're still in the same drought condition that we were in before."  

"We don't burn, we can't use our burn barrel right now, no bonfires at night," said Danielle Morgan.

Grills were bagged in parks so there was no holiday barbecuing going on for Mother’s Day.

"No charcoal grills, no fireworks try not to throw any cigarettes out the window, anything that's going to start a fire don't do it," said Petito.

He said their helicopter is strictly on fire duty and extra staff is always ready in case of a fire.

Petito said the state needs about a week's worth of rain right now to really make a difference.

"The rain didn't even touch our drought so even if we're out on the boat today and it rains we'll just get wet, we'll take it," said Shawn Morgan.