Unsettled

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

Chief Meteorologist Phil Ferro last night was talking about severe weather that rolled through Volusia county and that there was the potential to see some activity overnight and through the morning. In fact, he was totally right. Some strong storms in Western Broward and Miami-Dade did trigger an advisory. That activity moved in and out overnight and the early morning commute was headache free of wet weather. Luckily it's been mostly sunny, but look for additional clouds and storms to build this afternoon through evening.

The National Weather Service has increased the chance for rain and we have the potential to see some severe storms later today. This is all associated with some energy that split from a weak front located over North Florida. Ahead of the front the air will remain unsettled and there is a good chance of rain through early Thursday. Once the front clears early Thursday, improving conditions will be very noticeable. In fact, it will be drier, brighter and less humid mid-day Thursday. This is because an area of high pressure will be building in behind the passage of the front. However, don't expect a drop in temperatures this time around. The only real change will be a strong breeze out of the Northeast to make it feel refreshing.

Make it a great day South Florida!

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.