Drying Out

Posted by Brent Cameron

Most of south Florida has been hampered by heavy downpours recently.  Many places even racked up rain amounts in excess of 4-inches already this week!   Needless to say, a new drying trend is welcomed as it begins to take over our current weather pattern. 

Since we've had very little sunshine lately, the brighter sky conditions are another positive sign.   A few random cloud bands will rotate across the area, at times, but there will also be a fair amount of sunshine during the late-week days.   Also, you may have noticed that the sun is going down earlier and earlier, now that we're in the fall season.   The current sunset is just prior to 7:15 pm! 

The current weather map shows a weak front that's fizzling-out over north-central Florida.   As the front dissipates, the "door will be open" for high pressure to work in.   The high is originating out of the western Atlantic (well east of the Bahamas) and expanding over a large area.  

In the tropics, a new depression has formed... but it's far away and not expected to impact any land areas.  Depression fifteen is in the east-central Atlantic and it's likely to get steered northward then whisked away by strong upper level winds.   Elsewhere in the tropics, Nadine is finally losing tropical characteristics (in the northeastern Atlantic, near the Azores islands).   By the way, as we continue through the month of October we'll need to focus on any potential "spin" that forms over the southern Gulf and western Caribbean (among other spots).  Basically, tropical systems are more prone to form closer to land areas... especially over water from central America toward Florida and the Bahamas. 

Brent Cameron

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. 

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.