Weak Fronts

Posted by Brent Cameron

A series of cold fronts have been dropping down into Florida so far this October.   While that may "sound promising" for some cooling, the boundaries have been too weak to make a difference in temperature!   Presently, another front has settled southward toward Lake Okeechobee.   It (like so many others) will drift offshore with little consequence.  As we roll through the middle of the week, the main change involves an uptick in moisture... most of which is moving toward our state from the Gulf of Mexico.  The deeper moisture will lead to more clouds and showers as the week continues.   Also, since wind speeds have dropped-off dramatically in recent days, there will be a slower movement or motion to any developing showers.  Additionally, there may be sufficient moisture for some heavy downpours, in spots. 

Looking ahead, yet another weakening cold front is expected to sag into Florida by late Friday.   The "upper push" (by the jet stream) probably won't allow the front to cross south Florida.... at least right away.   Gradually, though, we should see the boundary fall apart during the early part of the weekend.   If that happens, there will simply be a chance for a few storms on Friday, before the front fizzles late Saturday or early Sunday.  The second half of the weekend appears to be fine for outdoor plans... especially once humidity values fall slightly. 

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.