Christmas Day

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

On this Christmas Day the weather is picture perfect as we are the envy across the nation. While some spots experiencing a white Christmas and severe weather, we will be mostly dry and warm. However, warmer air will be filtering through this afternoon as our winds shift out of the South. This is in response to a weakening area of high pressure slipping farther out into the Western Atlantic Ocean due to a developing area of low pressure over Texas with a trailing cold front. This area of low pressure will move Northeast into the Delmarva peninsula Thursday with the tail end of the cold front swinging through South Florida Wednesday night. Ahead we will see a few showers and added cloud cover.

By Thursday, a slight cool down will be expected in the morning as we will have quiet weather through the weekend. Also, most computer models are showing another cold front moving in on Sunday to maintain the nice weather we have been having so far.

Merry Christmas South Florida and make it a safe one!

Vivian Gonzalez

Meteorologist

WSVN Channel 7

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. 

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.