Seasonal Weather

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

On this Tuesday it is back to work and school... Seasonal weather is underway! We have a weak area of high pressure in place with a cold front losing steam over Northern Florida. There is not much left to this front... In fact, just a faint band of clouds is associated with it. The front should fade around Lake Okeechobee late in the day and another area of high pressure will be building in from the North around the Southeast United States. As the week goes by it will be mostly dry with seasonably mild temperatures.

Improving conditions out on the water is already being experienced as beach goers and boaters are probably thinking of enjoying some fun in the sun. The breeze has calmed down from East between 5-10mph. Also, anytime we have ocean type air in place and whether it is light or not, we tend to see spotty sprinkles and the threat of rip currents. Overall, the rest of the week is looking great.

By the weekend, most of the computer models are showing that a stronger cold front will be moving through. On Saturday there will be a better chance of showers ahead of the front. Once the front passes, skies will clear, the wind will shift out of the cool air direction and temperatures will drop in the lower 60s along the coast to upper 50s inland.

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

Vivian Gonzalez

Meteorologist

WSVN Channel 7

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.