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Dear Florida Folks,

I'm considering taking my son to the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area this summer for vacation. It looks like the best time I'll have available due to work projects might not be until the first or second week of August. I've been to Florida many times in the past, but it's always been in the May-July timeframe. The weather then has always been very cooperative. However, I'm a little unsure of what to expect in August.

I know it will be hot, that's a given. My main concern is rain and or hurricane season. Is August too late to plan a trip to your lovely state? What type of weather should I expect? Would you recommend a trip that time of year to your friends? If not, when would you say is the 'best' time, weather-wise, for a tourist to come down and enjoy Florida?

Any insights, suggestions, tips, etc. you can pass along will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Scott