Tropics and More

Posted by Brent Cameron

We're keeping tabs on distant Ernesto and Florence.   As of this writing, both systems are at tropical storm strength.  However, one may get stronger (soon) while the other gets much weaker (soon, as well).  

Tropical Storm Ernesto is now in the western Caribbean with very little impacting its development.  Having said that, the close proximity of land (and some drier air to its west) may hold back overall potential growth on Monday and Tuesday.   Eventually, it's likely to make landfall on either the coast of Belize or Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.  It may even approach with hurricane strength.  By the way, any extra power will depend on both its track and speed (whether it slows down enough to grow).   

Tropical Storm Florence is undergoing some real problems:  dry air is choking-off the low level circulation and wind shear is interacting with it.  There is a decent chance that Florence will be downgraded to a tropical depression on Monday or Tuesday.  Then, further weakening seems likely... as it attempts the journey across the Atlantic Ocean.   We'll watch whatever distant spin remains, as the week continues. 

Locally, another batch of deep tropical moisture is making an impact.   Scattered rain with heavy "tropical type" downpours will be the pattern through Monday, and possibly lingering into Tuesday.   Then, some steady drying with fewer showers and storms is in the forecast for the middle of the week.

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.