Hot ..Humid ..With Showers

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Typical Summer-time pattern in full swing for our local forecast.  We will be hot and humid with a chance of afternoon sea breeze storms.  Highs are forecasted in the lower 90's with "feels like" temperatures well into the triple digits. Not everyone will see showers in the forecast since there is a pocket of dry air showing on the water vapor map to continue to move into South Florida. This dry air in the mid to upper levels of the atmosphere will inhibit any widespread shower activity from developing. You might want to grab your umbrella's just incase you get stuck under one of those showers if your headed to the polls to vote.

The only thing that could increase our rain chances is a tropical wave over the Caribbean. This wave should stay south of us and keep the bulk of the moisture over the Caribbean sea. The National Hurricane Center is watching this area since it is the remnant moisture of Tropical Depression 7 for re-development.They are giving this wave a 20% chance of re-development in the next 48 hours. 

There is one more area in the tropics the National Hurricane Center is watching. It is an area of low pressure located 1050 miles southeast of Bermuda. Environmental conditions are forecasted to become favorable for development over the next couple of days. This low has a 30% chance of tropical cyclone development in the next 48 hours. Regardless of development the models show this system WILL NOT be a threat for land.

Have a great day!

 Julie Durda

WSVN Morning Meteorologist

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.