Record Rain...

Posted by Brent Cameron

Heavy downpours lashed-out on many parts of south Florida already this weekend.  The official rain total at Miami International Airport was over 3 inches (3.35 to be exact).   That total eclipsed the previous rain record of 2.35 inches (for the date) set back in 1984!  The slow movement of thunderstorms meant that heavy rain was basically "sitting" over the same spots for long periods of time.   Heading into Sunday, there will still be plenty of deep tropical moisture overhead.  With some  instability... such as the daytime heating, the sea breeze boundary developing, etc... we'll likely see the return of scattered storms.  The unsettled weather could even linger into Monday, before drier and more stable air arrives (by Tuesday).   For the time being, our air flow is from the south... on the backside of low pressure.   Eventually, the low pressure area will drift away and high pressure will strengthen from the western Atlantic.   As the high takes control, we'll notice drier times with some hazy days ahead.  That general pattern will last, at least, through the middle of the week.

In the tropics, there are NO classified tropical systems or concerns at this time.

Brent Cameron

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.

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.