Dealing with Downpours

Posted by Brent Cameron

So far this week, we've been struggling for sunshine.   Frequent bands of clouds have been streaming northward from Cuba and the Caribbean... covering much of Florida.   Rain has been heavy, at times, due to all of the available tropical moisture.   Additionally, there's a lingering frontal boundary that's nearby and stretched-out (across our state).  The front extends from the southern Gulf of Mexico into the western Atlantic Ocean.   As long as this front hangs around, we'll have a decent amount of instability that will result in more rain. 

There are some pending changes as the week continues.   Gradually, we'll see high pressure rebuilding and that will result in a wind shift.  Instead of a deep southerly air flow, we'll get a more easterly flow (and a nice ocean breeze too).   The onshore flow will promote fewer and more inland-focused showers... later in the week. 

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.