Decent Breeze

Posted by Brent Cameron

In recent weeks we've struggled to get much of a breeze.  Winds have been so light that our south Florida heat and humidity has been even more uncomfortable than usual!

A weak frontal boundary has been fading away, in the vicinity of the Keys and Straits.  Meanwhile, distant high pressure has been overspreading our region creating the better breeze.   Our current pattern is onshore.  Air is coming from the Atlantic Ocean (which is still very warm) and the movement of the air is more swift.  There's enough moisture (still) to result in some times of rain.  Showers, though, are relatively quick to move in and move out.  Occasional showers will be dampening southeast Florida as the week winds down.

The only weather change in the days ahead is minor.   We're expecting an extra push of clouds (more frequent ones) on Friday.  That's also when wind speeds will be decreasing... so any showers will tend to be  slow-movers from Friday into Saturday.   Looking ahead toward the weekend, expect typical rain chances along with seasonal temperatures.   Then, early next week, a slight veer in winds will result in more moisture and humidity.  Southerly air will likely stay in place during the start of the work week and that should stir-up more storms (favoring inland locations). 

Brent Cameron

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.

Signs of Summer

Posted by Brent Cameron

Recent days have featured higher humidity levels and (like it or not) our steamy air will likely stick around... for a very long time!   The official start of the summer season is a full month away.  Just the same, south Florida appears to be getting our usual "head start" on summer type weather... NOW.