Reminder: It's still Winter

Posted by Brent Cameron

After several weeks with warmer-than-normal temperatures, it was if spring had sprung!   Those thoughts ended this weekend, following the passage of a strong cold front which opened the door for winter-type air.   This weekend's "cold blast" is probably better defined as a "cold snap" because it's going to be over.... in a snap! 

The colder air will be most noticeable on Sunday, when daytime highs struggle to get to the lower and middle 60s.  In addition, gusty winds will make it feel more like the 40s and 50s!   From Monday into Tuesday, those wind speeds will be decreasing (gradually) and the direction of the wind will change, too.  Once the winds come off of the ocean waters  (Monday and Tuesday) the air will begin to warm up.  Quite simply, we'll lose the connection to the colder air from the north. 

Remember how wet it was last week?   Nearly every day brought thick clouds with times of rain.  As you might expect, this week will be much drier.  Still, we can't rule out a few fast-moving showers on the strong breeze... mainly Monday.

The next potential cold front is developing in the far western states.  Some of the forecast models show it approaching south Florida either next Friday or Saturday.  There's not only some uncertainty on the timing, but on the general strength.  Odds are that it will be WEAK once it gets into our region.  There's some thought, too, that it could either dissipate to our north or stall-out over Florida.  We'll know more as the week continues. 

Don't forget, Valentine's Day is Tuesday.  Incidentally, that's when the warmth returns. 

Brent Cameron

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.