Watching the Tropics

Posted by Brent Cameron

As the week continues, it will be necessary to follow the progress of a couple disturbances from the tropics.  The first feature is a tropical wave moving across the Lesser Antilles.  The wave is responsible for  squally weather conditions:  gusty winds and heavy downpours.   Disorganized thunderstorms will likely spread from the eastern Caribbean region, moving westward.   The other feature to watch is a low pressure area in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.  We'll have plenty of time to track its progress while the National Hurricane Center monitors its development potential.   In the short term (through the middle of the week) it is not likely to organize.  However, some of the forecast models are suggesting the possibility of a depression or storm as it moves west or northwest.   It's way too early to determine if it will ever be a concern for ANY land areas.  Stay tuned.

As we head into the month of August, our local pattern will be undergoing more changes.  Suddenly, we'll be facing more times of rain and storms.  Heavy downpours, too, will become more common during the late week time frame.  Deeper, tropical moisture will be in place... and that's a good reason to count on daily downpours. 

Brent Cameron

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. 

Back to Summer-like Heat

Posted by Phil Ferro

Good-bye mild weather:

I hope you've enjoyed our recent mild temps teamed up with drier air. A dome of warm air will push the mercury readings into the ballpark of our 87° average over the next couple of days. A cold front sweeping to the north will add more clouds to the scenery with a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms into next week.