Wet Weekend?

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

South Florida we could be in for a wet weekend... We have a tropical wave over us and the air is unsettled. This means we could see periods of on and off again rain (if the moisture holds with the wave). By Monday, high pressure will take control by building into the Southeast United States to provide for drier conditions. Our typical summer pattern will be around with hazy sunshine and afternoon inland isolated showers and storms forming.

Tropical Update: Two features out there.

1) As of 11am, Tropical Depression Seven becomes an open wave. Hurricane hunters were out this morning and flying all over the system and couldn't find a well-defined center of circulation. The wave (remnants of T.D. #7) will be monitored for potential regeneration. Otherwise, The National Hurricane Center has issued their last advisory. The tropical storm watch for the Windward Islands has been discontinued as well. Overall, squally weather will still be likely across portions of the Lesser Antilles later today and tonight.

2) Broad area of low pressure located over 200 miles Northwest of the Cape Verde Islands has a low chance to develop. The best news of all... Models show it will curve into the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and not bother anyone.

Have a wonderful weekend South Florida and make it a safe one!

Vivian Gonzalez

Meteorologist

WSVN Channel 7    

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. 

Still On Flood Watch

Posted by Phil Ferro

Wet and Soggy Work Week

Clouds with hints of sunshine will be the routine over the next couple of days. The push of more warm, moist air will amp up the instability over South Florida tonight bringing a chance for heavy rain. A Flood Watch is in effect for the Miami-Dade and Broward Counties until 10pm. An area of low pressure sweeping to the north will keep a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms at the start of the weekend.

Flood Watch

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

Almost 9 inches of rain have been reported in portions of South Florida in the last 12-15 hours. Street flooding of urban areas due to poor drainage and saturated soils with additional rains expected today will make streets impassible. Therefore, the National Weather Service has a flood watch in effect for coastal and metro Broward and Miami-Dade until 10pm.

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.