Another T.S. forms in the Atlantic Ocean

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As of 5am Thursday morning another Tropical Storm was formed over the Atlantic Ocean, the name of the system is Gordon. Gordon is a small cyclone and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 45 miles mainly east from the center. At of the 11am advisory Gordon has strengthened with sustained winds now at 50mph and the center is located 640 miles east of Bermuda.  This systems forecast path will be east -northeast keeping the cyclone moving over the open waters of the North Atlantic for the next few days. Some strengthening is forecasted during the next 48 hours and Gordon could become a Hurricane over the weekend.

There is one more area the National Hurricane Center is watching it is a tropical wave associated with the remnants of Tropical Depression 7 and is located over southeastern Mexico and Western Yucatan. This disturbance is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the Bay of Campeche. The main concern will be the locally heavy rainfall possible for portions of Central America and Southern Mexico during the day.

*****Locally our forecast calls for another hot and humid day. With our summer like pattern in place we will see that chance of sea breeze storms by the afternoon. These storms will not be widespread but there is a chance some storms could linger and become strong producing heavy rain and gusty winds around the metro areas. Otherwise expect highs to reach the lower 90's with "feels like" temperatures well into the triple digits.

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.