Today
Morning sun, then clouds build. Chance of rain 70%. Highs in the low 90s.
Saturday
4th of July: More sun and T-storms mainly inland. Gradual clearing in time for the evening. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny to start, then pop-up storms mainly inland. Highs in the low 90s. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday
Plenty of sunshine with isolated showers and storms (better chance inland). Highs in the low 90s.
Monday
Partly cloudy and seasonally hot. Chance of rain 50%. Highs in the lower 90s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy and seasonally hot. Chance of rain 40%. Highs in the lower 90s.
Last Updated on 07/03/2009 at 10:39am
Another round of strong showers and thunderstorms possible today...
We have been stuck in a persistent pattern the last couple of days and now the forecast models are suggesting that it may stick around through the middle of next week.
What does this mean for our holiday weekend? Steering winds in the upper atmosphere will remain out of the Southwest and surface winds out of the Southeast. Therefore, with the daytime heat, clouds will start to build and produce showers thunderstorms that will be pushed over the Western fringes of South Florida. Also, steering winds in the upper air will most likely push some moisture into the metro areas as well.... It is a seasonal forecast with a 50% chance of rain throughout the day and clearing by the evening, just in time for the fireworks!
Tropical update: The National Hurricane Center is referencing a non-tropical low 1100 miles West-Southwest of the Azores moving East at 10mph. Showers and thunderstorms are well displaced from the low-level circulation. However, it has less than a 30% chance of development.
Remember to stay safe and informed with your storm station this holiday weekend!
Vivian Gonzalez
Weather Anchor
WSVN Channel 7