Top 5 South Florida Weather Events of 2012

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

The National Weather Service on Saturday issued a statement with the "Top 5" South Florida Weather Events of 2012:

#1: Tropical Storm Isaac: This storm brought flooding rains to Palm Beach and Northwest Broward on 8/26-27.

Maximum rainfall of near 18". Severe flooding was reported in the greater Wellington area of Palm Beach County and coastal flooding along the Gulf Coast.

#2: Hurricane Sandy brushed Southeast Florida bringing large swells battering Atlantic Beaches on 10/26-28.

The surf went up to near 20 feet along the West Palm Beach coast with significant beach erosion along the entire Atlantic coast. This lead to coastal flooding along A1A at Ft. Lauderdale.

#3: Tropical Storm Debby lashed South Florida with tornadoes 6/23-24.

About 10 tornadoes occurred with the highest number in one day across South Florida since Hurricane Isbell in 1964.

#4: Rainy season lived up to its name from May to October.

101.79" of rain was reported in Juno Beach. It was the 2nd wettest year at Miami with 86.94". It was a wet season, except Gulf coast where it was much drier with Naples only reporting 37.93".

#5: Hail the size of baseballs 6/15.

Large hail hit Coral Gables, rural Hendry County... The size of baseball... Only the 5th time since 1955 that hail this large has struck South Florida.

For more information on these weather events of 2012 visit: www.srh.noaa.gov/mfl

Have a wonderful weekend South Florida!

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.