More Hazy Days

Posted by Brent Cameron

You may feel a bit of "deja vu" in the days ahead.  Just like 1-week ago, we're getting the arrival of significant African Dust.   This large shield of drier air (known as "Saharan Air") originated thousands of miles ago, from the desert lands of Africa.  Since then, it has remained suspended... high in the sky... while getting pushed across the entire Atlantic Ocean.  You'll detect the difference in our sky as hazy weather is likely.  As we saw last week, the change in air will keep mostly dry conditions around, too.  Even though we're in the Rainy Season, it simply won't seem like it! 

The weather map shows a building ridge of high pressure that expands across Florida.  The high is actually controlling most of the region, extending from the western Atlantic into the Gulf of Mexico.   This type of pattern is highlighted by sinking air that is generally stable.  This, of course, is in complete contrast to what we had on Sunday and Monday... which involved rising air and deeper moisture. 

The hot and hazy weather will continue through the rest of the week. 

There is some activity in the tropics.  It's an area of low pressure that's currently spinning over the north central Atlantic.  The disturbance has a slight chance of developing, but regardless, it will only be an issue for the shipping lanes.  By the way, its potential for developing is only for another day or two... before it reaches cooler waters.

Brent Cameron

Memorial day Weekend

Posted by Phil Ferro

Memorial Day Weekend   Memorial Day weekend has become the unofficial start of summer, but its true meaning is to remember the service men and women who gave their lives for our nation. So as you are enjoying the freedoms they died for.... say a little prayer for them this Monday.   

White Hot Long Weekend

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

A white hot day is underway... Today we will have a very similar situation with high temperatures reaching the low 90s. However, it will feel hotter because the humidity levels are high. Record heat is possible in Miami. The forecast is calling for a high of 92 degrees, old record is 94 set back in 1989.

Hurricane Season Outlook

Posted by Phil Ferro

2013 NHC Forecast   And so it begins. With the release of NOAA's seasonal outlook, I officially ramp up the Tropical Blog for 2013. This is what NOAA says we can expect for the 6-month season, which gets underway June 1.  

It's Official...

Posted by Brent Cameron

It shouldn't come as a surprise, (but yes) the start of the south Florida "rainy season" has begun!   According to the National Weather Service, the start date officially began on Saturday May 18, close to the median start of May 20.  Our rainy season lasts for 5-months, ending around the third week of October.