More rain coming?

Posted by Phil Ferro

This weekend we'll be waking up with partly cloudy skies that may give way to possible afternoon showers. The upper-level low that has been close to our area causing the storms is slowly moving away.

During the first part of the weekend, an area of high pressure will take over as the upper-level low moves away. This will allow for a blend of sun and clouds with the possibility of afternoon showers. (Typical summer weather). For the second half of the weekend, a weak cold front is set to move  through northern Florida, ending up as a fading front over Lake Okeechobee. That may induce a soggy finish to Sunday and a wet start to the work week.

As for the tropics...

Leslie has been downgraded to a tropical storm that continues slowly moving north with the possibility of its center passing east of Bermuda on Sunday. Further out east in the Atlantic, hurricane Michael is expected to continue its northwest path for the next couple of days staying far away from land and remaining a concern only for the shipping industry.

Both of these storms are expected to track north and come very close to one another. If both Leslie and Michael happen to come within 1000 miles of each other, the phenomenon known as the Fujiwhara Effect will take place. What exactly is the Fujiwhara Effect? This is when two tropical systems come in close proximity to each other creating the effect of the storms dancing around one another. Once the interaction has taken place, the strongest storm overtakes the weakest becoming the main tropical feature in the area. In essence, one absorbs the other.

Closer to home, the area of low pressure located in the Gulf of Mexico maintains its eastward drift over the northern Gulf of Mexico with only a 20 percent chance of redeveloping into a tropical cyclone.

Seasonal Weekend Heat

Posted by Phil Ferro

Our Weekend Warm-up

We were spoiled with a mild start to the week as the air was drier and the highs were below normal. Over the next few days, it will be hot with more humidity as we reach seasonal afternoon heat. The dome of warm air that has not budged will bring the peak heat of the upper 80s with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the next few days.

Seasonal Weekend Heat

Posted by Phil Ferro

Our Weekend Warm-up

Get ready for a "Feels-like" summer weekend. We'll see a little of everything:

Heat Humidity Sunshine And some afternoon storms Expect temps to reach the upper 80's (Typical is 87°) both Saturday and Sunday. And of course, there will be a chance for showers and inland storms as well. 

Back to Summer-like Heat

Posted by Phil Ferro

Good-bye mild weather:

I hope you've enjoyed our recent mild temps teamed up with drier air. A dome of warm air will push the mercury readings into the ballpark of our 87° average over the next couple of days. A cold front sweeping to the north will add more clouds to the scenery with a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms into next week.

More heat around the corner

Posted by Phil Ferro

One last mild day:

High pressure will keep us mostly dry under sunny skies and enjoying mild temps for this time of year. You can thank a huge dome of high pressure sitting over us for the lovely conditions. High pressure after all, is your fair-weather friend.