Happy Labor Day

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

Happy Labor Day South Florida! The weather is looking great as many of you are off from work and school. We have high pressure in place stretching from the Gulf of Mexico into the Western Atlantic Ocean and it should keep our weather pretty quiet, but we can't rule out seeing passing coastal showers once the breeze becomes well established out of the East in the afternoon. Also, a random thunderstorm is possible out West with the developing sea breeze.

On Tuesday, we will experience a change in the forecast. High pressure will weaken some and an upper-level low in the Bahamas will  move our way. This will drag added tropical moisture and humidity from the South to help fuel additional showers and thunderstorms. In fact, a better chance of rain will be in the forecast and possibly linger through Wednesday.

As we end the week, our typical summer pattern is what we can expect with seasonal heat and afternoon inland thunderstorms.

TROPICAL UPDATE:

1) Tropical Storm Leslie has had little change in strength. It is trying to battle some shear (a.k.a. strong upper-level winds) and if it can over come it, then it can easily strengthen into a hurricane because there is plenty of warm waters in the Atlantic. Right now sustained winds are at 60 mph and it is located less than 600 miles South-Southeast of Bermuda. The latest forecast track has it strengthening into a category one hurricane over the weekend moving through or close to Bermuda.

2) Small area of low pressure located over 1200 miles Northwest of the Cape Verde Islands is producing limited showers and thunderstorms. Gradual development is possible during the next few days as it moves West at 10 mph. The National Hurricane Center is giving it a medium chance to develop into the next system of 2012.

Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day South Florida!

Vivian Gonzalez

Meteorologist

WSVN Channel 7

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.