Wet Weather

Posted by Vivian Gonzalez

South Florida first we have to deal with possible record heat on Wednesday, then wet weather as we round up the week. In fact, the rain chances grow on Valentine's Day Thursday. Most of the computer models show the leading edge of a cold front moving through helping the clouds build and create an unsettled environment. The cold front will linger through early Saturday, but before it gets pushed away it will leave lots of clouds behind and heavy rain at times for Friday. This is actually a good thing since we have been extra dry and running a large deficit in both Miami and Fort Lauderdale since November 1st. The forecast is also introducing the possibility of seeing thunderstorms as well.

By Saturday, a reinforcing shot of cold air will be sent our way and it will clear skies and drastically drop our temperatures overnight. Right now, we are looking at the upper 40s for low temperatures and upper 60s for highs come Sunday. On Monday, it will still be chilly, but lows will be in the low 50s with highs in the low 70s. Dry conditions will persist through the upcoming week.

Have a wonderful Wednesday South Florida and make it a safe one!

Vivian Gonzalez

Meteorologist

WSVN Channel 7

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.

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.