Breezy Beaches

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

We have an area of high pressure that is in control of our weather and it is responsible for the extra dry conditions in place. However, since it is centered rather far away along the middle Atlantic states, that is why it is breezy at the beaches. If you are going to the beach or boating keep in mind that the water will be choppy. This area of high pressure will stay put through Tuesday and begin to weaken on Wednesday with an approaching cold front.

As high pressure weakens, our winds will shift out of the South drawing in more humidity. The cold front will cross through weak in fashion on Thursday and bring us a chance of seeing isolated showers. This will be our next best chance of seeing some rain that we desperately need as dry season is in full swing. Speaking of dry season, since the air is so dry leading into the next few months we will be susceptible to see additional brush fires much like over the weekend. Luckily the stronger breeze out of the East has been pushing the smoke well inland from a brush fire in Southwest Miami-Dade.

Have a great week South Florida 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.