Back to Normal

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

For the time being our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Louisiana as Isaac continues to lash out with more rain and strong winds. Flood concerns will continue for them throughout the next 48 hours until Isaac continues to weaken over land and move slowly through the central plains. In fact, Isaac is expected to bring beneficial rains over the center part of the Country, since they have been in a drought this Summer.

As for South Florida, we are back to normal. An area of high pressure is building back into the region and with it bringing drier air. This area of high pressure is not a very strong one that will keep us totally dry, but just enough to bring back the summer sun and steamy temperatures we normally see for the month of August. Each and every afternoon, we will see an isolated storm form inland due the development of the sea breezes. Otherwise, the weather will finish on a bright note this week and as we enter into the long holiday weekend.

Tropics:

1) Isaac has weakened into a tropical storm but still producing life-threatening hazards from storm surge and inland flooding as it moves slowly across Southeastern Louisiana. Sustained winds are at 70mph.

2) Tropical Storm Kirk strengthens a little over the open waters of the Atlantic and will not be a threat to land.

3) A broad low associated with a tropical wave located about 900 miles West of the Cape Verde Islands is showing signs of organization. Conditions seem favorable for development. The National Hurricane Center give it a high chance to develop in the next day or two. If it gets a name, it will be Leslie. Computer models are showing it should remain over the open waters of the Atlantic.

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

Vivian Gonzalez

Meteorologist

WSVN Channel 7

Barry and the Wave

Posted by Brent Cameron

Wasn't there a musical group called Katrina and the Waves?  (I'm really dating myself by remembering them, I know).  Well, right now... in the tropics... we have Barry and a wave!   Tropical Storm Barry formed on Wednesday afternoon, becoming the Atlantic season's second named system.  The center of Barry will be moving into Mexico on Thursday with widespread rain over the southern states of Mexico.  At this point, it's a low-end tropical storm that's forecast to make landfall just north of Veracruz, Mexico. 

The HEAT Continues

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

The "HEAT" Continues South Florida. High temperatures expected to range in the low 90s with the feel's like temperatures in the triple digits. Summer officially starts on Friday and we've been feeling the "HEAT" for a while now. This is due to steamy winds from the South as there is an area of high pressure centered in the Western Atlantic Ocean extending into the Gulf of Mexico. As far as rain chances are concerned, we will have typical chances each afternoon through Friday of seeing spotty inland storms. By the weekend, we could be dealing with a few more showers, but still feeling the Summer "HEAT." Temperature reading will be normal.

Super Moon

Posted by Phil Ferro

It's back. The Super-Moon. It will take place this Friday at moonrise. Hopefully Mother nature will cooperate. There is a slight chance for showers on Friday. The moon should rise at 6:30pm.

Feeling the HEAT

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

We are going to be feeling the Heat once again this afternoon. Summer officially begins on Friday and wouldn't you know it... it's started a few weeks early for us with temperature reading a few degrees above where we should be for this time of year. The weather so far has been great and outside of a spotty inland storm today and Thursday that is basically it. On Friday, we could see some more moisture around.