Hazy Days, Again?

Posted by Brent Cameron

Another large batch of haze is heading toward south Florida.   This drier-type air will at least limit the development of daily storms... over the next few days.   As we get deeper into the week, though, we're likely to see more moisture and rounds of storms. 

Since rain chances are lower (for the time being) temperatures will soar.  Expect hot highs that will range from the lower 90s at the coast to the middle 90s, well inland.  Our wind flow is light and the lack of a noticeable breeze will also make for a set of steamy days.

As the week continues, we will closely be monitoring a particular feature in the Tropics.  It's a low pressure area that seems to be on the verge of developing into the season's next Depression or Storm.  Most of the forecast models show the area forming during the early week... then moving west toward the Caribbean Islands.  Hurricane hunter's have a mission scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, to get a closer look at the disturbance.   There's general agreement on the track over the next 2 or 3 days, but after that, speculation differs.  Steering winds may take the system in the vicinity of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola... and it will be necessary to see if it makes landfall or is impacted by higher terrain.   If the disturbance can survive and grow, we could see some related impacts as early as this weekend.  Stay tuned!

Brent Cameron

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.