Weekend Outlook

Posted by Phil Ferro

Showers and thunderstorms drifted through South Florida on Friday ahead of a cold front situated near Lake Okeechobee. Several  flood advisories were issued for parts of Miami Dade due to the heavy rain . By nightfall everything had quieted down.

If the front holds, it should  clear us on Saturday giving way to a drier and cooler airmass. Sunday promises to begin with morning temperatures near 70°leading to a mild and sunny afternoon with highs around the mid 80's. This should be a great weekend for outdoor activities so go out and enjoy as temperatures will begin to warm up again come the middle of the week.

In the tropics, we are monitoring two features, the first is in the central Atlantic, midway between the Lesser Antilles and the Cape Verde Islands. It only has a ten percent chance of developing into a tropical cyclone. Also with a ten percent chance of development is a disturbance in the central Caribbean Sea, but unlike the first wave, this system has the possibility of slight improvement later down the road.

Enjoy your weekend!

Phil Ferro

Chief Meteorologist
 

It's Official...

Posted by Brent Cameron

It shouldn't come as a surprise, (but yes) the start of the south Florida "rainy season" has begun!   According to the National Weather Service, the start date officially began on Saturday May 18, close to the median start of May 20.  Our rainy season lasts for 5-months, ending around the third week of October. 

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.