Get ready fold a cold blast

Posted by Phil Ferro

Expect a cool Wednesday but by Thursday, the cold air will really settle in and overnight lows will tumble into the 40's.

Already Broward county has issued an advisory:

Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Wednesday Night, February 10

DATE: February 9, 2010

Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership

The National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures, including wind chill, in the mid- to low-40s for Wednesday night, February 10, to Thursday morning, February 11, for Broward County.

As a result of this forecast, Broward County has declared a cold weather emergency for Wednesday, February 10, from 6:30 p.m. overnight ending Thursday morning, February 11, at 7 a.m.

Homeless persons are advised to report to the following locations, no later than 6:30 p.m. for transportation to special cold night shelters:

Also NWS is calling for a Freeze watch for Glades and Hendry Counties. This is what they are calling for us:

 TEMPS SHOULD REMAIN JUST ABOVE 40 ACROSS THE DOWNTOWN/BEACH AREAS OF FT. LAUDERDALE AND MIAMI. WITH WINDS STAYING UP...WIND CHILLS COULD DROP BELOW 35F FOR 3 OR MORE HRS...MOST LIKELY ACROSS METRO/COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY...COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY INCLUDING NAPLES...AND MOST OF THE EAST COAST METRO AREAS...AND A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MAY BE
NEEDED IN THESE AREAS. 
 

Wet Wednesday....

Posted by Julie Durda

    After seeing record rainfall in Miami-Dade, we are expecting the soggy, damp conditions to continue on this Wednesday. We have plenty of deep tropical moisture over the area keeping S.Florida unsettled. The contributing factor to all the rain is an area of low pressure located in the central Caribbean. Combined that  low with our upper-level steering winds moving from the southwest to the northeast and we are a bull's-eye for the showers and storms. The National Weather Service issued an Flood Watch for all of Miami-Dade until tonight as more rain is expected throughout the day. So please drive safe, and pack your patience.           Keep it tuned to the Storm Station for the latest!                 Julie Durda WSVN Morning Meteorologist          

RECORD RAIN

Posted by Brent Cameron

Tropical downpours resulted in record rainfall for Miami, on Tuesday!   Over 5-and-a-half inches of rain fell at Miami International Airport and a flash flood warning was issued for east central Miami-Dade,   In addition to the Miami area getting soaked, much of Broward County did, as well.  Severe storms were firing-up, and we were (once again) concerned with possible tornadoes within the frequent thunderstorms. 

Tropical Moisture moves In...

Posted by Julie Durda

What a difference a day makes. We woke up to some scattered showers that caused some headaches for the morning commute. We are forecasting a better chance of showers for the next few days as some deep tropical moisture will move in from the southwest. This set up will keep our local area unsettled with a chance of some strong storms at times. We still have the stubborn upper-level steering winds coming from the southwest to the northeast so any storms that develop inland will track towards the metro and coastal areas.

More Storms?

Posted by Brent Cameron

We tend to "expect" developing storms this time of the year, so it's not a surprise when they pop-up.  Lately, we've been getting stronger and more frequent storms than usual, though!   The pattern in place involves a lot of humid air that continues to fuel  developing rain and storms.  Going back to the end of last week, flood advisories have been issued over many areas of south Florida.  The deep moisture is likely to linger this week, and we'll need to watch for more flooding potential.