Tracking Two

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

South Florida the wind is going to be strong through the weekend... You know the drill, beach and boating conditions will not be ideal. Also, it could get a little damp beginning Thursday night. The reason why it could get soggy is because Sandy will be over the Bahamas. Sandy will be weaker and possibly a tropical storm by then, but still will manage to bring bands of rain with it being so close by. Keep that in mind South Florida, most of the models yesterday backed off on rain chances, now they are better in line with the fact tropical moisture will be around through at least early Saturday.

Tropical Update: Tracking Two

1) Tropical Storm Sandy is looking like it is getting stronger in the Caribbean Sea located 342 miles South-Southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. Right now sustained winds are at 45mph and it is finally moving North (but very slowly) at 3 mph. The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning for the island of Jamaica because Sandy is expected to strengthen into a Category One hurricane as it moves over or near Jamaica on Wednesday and approach Eastern Cuba Wednesday night.

Once It emerges on Thursday into the Atlantic and aim for the Central Bahamas, South Florida will see gusty winds and damp conditions starting Thursday night. The Bahamas will likely have a weaker Sandy, probably a tropical storm.

2) Tropical Depression Nineteen is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean not bothering anyone and remaining only a concern for the shipping lanes. It could strengthen to Tropical Storm Tony late Tuesday and then weaken (practically fall apart) as it brings some rain to the Azores over the weekend.

Have a wonderful Tuesday South Florida and make it a safe one!

Vivian Gonzalez

Meteorologist

WSVN Channel 7

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.