Warmth Remains

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

The warmth remains due to a blocking pattern in place.

The jet stream is coming in from the Pacific Ocean by Southern California, then moving north to the upper Rockies and exiting into the Atlantic around Maine. This is keeping the Western United States chilly while warm air sits over the Eastern half of the United States. An area of high pressure over our region is keeping all weather systems traveling North, around, and away from Florida. 

High pressure will continue to provide for a persistent breeze out of the East creating rough conditions for beach goers and boaters, but making it feel a bit more refreshing along the coast. Temperatures will stay above average in the next 5 to 10 days... so we are not looking at cool down any time soon. As far as rain is concerned, the models are showing mainly dry conditions with only a brief sprinkle/shower along the strong ocean breeze in place.

Have a wonderful Thursday 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.