LEAKY SKIES

Posted by Brent Cameron

As we round out the weekend, you'll notice more clouds arriving from the ocean.   A large, but broken cloud mass extends across the entire Bahama island chain... then south.   Moisture from deep in the tropics continues to gather and spread toward Cuba, the Straits and south Florida.  When we have the arrival of so much moisture (especially this time of the year) it doesn't take much to set-off rounds of storms. 

Scattered thunderstorms are likely on both Sunday and Monday.  Then, there appears to be another push of dry "Saharan Air" by mid-week.  That, by the way, is African Dust that stays suspended in the air while traversing the entire Atlantic Ocean!  Coincidentally, we saw the very same pattern exactly 1-week ago:  stormy weather, followed by drier times with hot and hazy conditions.   Even though we're getting our due share of tropical air, we're fortunate that conditions are not favorable for tropical systems (like tropical storms or hurricanes). 

As always, if you hear thunder or see lightning, move indoors or seek safe shelter. 

Brent Cameron

Severe Weather Expected

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

Lots of rain has been falling in Broward. Areas of Pompano Beach, Margate and Deerfield Beach have already been under an Urban Flood advisory. Additional showers and storms today will produce heavy rain leading localized street flooding, frequent lightning and gusty winds with the activity that forms. Therefore, be sure to pack the patience throughout your afternoon to early evening commute because it will be slowed down by the rain.

Signs of Summer

Posted by Brent Cameron

Recent days have featured higher humidity levels and (like it or not) our steamy air will likely stick around... for a very long time!   The official start of the summer season is a full month away.  Just the same, south Florida appears to be getting our usual "head start" on summer type weather... NOW. 

Seasonal Weekend Heat

Posted by Phil Ferro

Our Weekend Warm-up

We were spoiled with a mild start to the week as the air was drier and the highs were below normal. Over the next few days, it will be hot with more humidity as we reach seasonal afternoon heat. The dome of warm air that has not budged will bring the peak heat of the upper 80s with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the next few days.

Seasonal Weekend Heat

Posted by Phil Ferro

Our Weekend Warm-up

Get ready for a "Feels-like" summer weekend. We'll see a little of everything:

Heat Humidity Sunshine And some afternoon storms Expect temps to reach the upper 80's (Typical is 87°) both Saturday and Sunday. And of course, there will be a chance for showers and inland storms as well.