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CBS News
26-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Strong storms with heavy rainfall, gusty winds threaten Miami-Dade, Broward
The NEXT Weather Team has issued NEXT Weather Alert for Thursday and Friday due to the potential for storms with heavy rainfall and damaging winds. The first round of rain arrives in the morning with scattered showers and storms, but they will not be severe. A second round arrives around noon and will last through the afternoon. A few of the storms may produce strong to marginally severe wind gusts, lightning and hail, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez. On Friday, the most active period for storm activity will be in the afternoon, with a few producing strong to marginally severe wind gusts. The storm activity stems from an upper level low centered across the Florida peninsula which allows a much more unsettled pattern, according to NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera. While the low will remain well north of South Florida, a moist southeast flow will continue to pull in deep moisture. The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of South Florida under a "marginal" (Level 1) risk for strong storms. The concern is that the storms may also contain damaging wind, and the slow-moving rainfall increases the chance for isolated street flooding. Marginal risk for severe weather. NEXT Weather South Florida will remain unsettled Friday through the weekend, and even into early next week, due to another upper-level low will approach the state late in the weekend into early next week which will provide additional support for showers and storms. All of this will result in above normal rain chances each day. Afternoon highs will remain in the upper 80s with feels-like temperatures in the triple digits.
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Heavy rainfall, gusty winds threaten South Florida on Thursday and Friday
The NEXT Weather Team has issued NEXT Weather Alert for Thursday and Friday due to the potential for storms with heavy rainfall and damaging winds. A weak upper level low with deep moisture remains over our region. On Thursday, a surface flow will begin to weaken which will slow down the sea breeze storms. This will impact the coastal metro areas before activity pushes inland later in the afternoon and evening. Widespread storms push inland in the afternoon. NEXT Weather NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera said a localized heavy rain threat may materialize across urban areas if persistent heavy rainfall occurs. The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of South Florida under a "marginal" (Level 1) risk for strong storms on Thursday and Friday. The concern is that the storms may also contain damaging wind, and the slow moving rainfall increases the chance for isolated flooding. South Florida under marginal threat of severe weather. NEXT Weather On Thursday, the most active period for the storms will be from noon to 5 p.m. On Friday, the most active period will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The upper low pulls away Friday and into the weekend which will lower the chance of rain. Afternoon highs will remain in the upper 80s with feels-like temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Deep moisture leads to widespread showers across South Florida
Grab your umbrella before you head out the door, we're in for a wet Wednesday. An upper level low with deep moisture is moving through causing widespread showers and lighting in the morning hours. The bulk of the afternoon and evening showers will continue along the Gulf coast On Thursday the surface flow will begin to weaken which will slow down the sea-breeze storms and impact the eastern metro before activity pushes inland later in the afternoon and evening. A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday. NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera said with the deeper atmospheric moisture, a localized heavy rain threat may materialize across urban areas if persistent heavy rainfall occurs. The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of South Florida under a "marginal" (Level 1) risk for strong storms and damaging winds on Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, the most active period for the rain will be from noon to 5 p.m. On Friday, the most active period will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The upper low pulls away Friday and into the weekend which will lower the chance or rain. High temperatures will remain in the upper 80s with feels-like temperatures in the mid to upper 90s
CBS News
31-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
NEXT Weather Alert: Strong storms, flood risk possible for South Florida this weekend
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for South Florida from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday as isolated strong to severe storms are expected to roll across the region, CBS News Miami Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera said. The alert comes as a frontal boundary moves into the area Saturday and stalls through the weekend, combining with a mid-level disturbance and ample tropical moisture to create unstable conditions. Cabrera emphasized the threat is not widespread, classifying it as a Level 1 out of 5, but warned that marginally severe storms could still develop. "With daytime heating, sea breeze interactions, and an incoming front, we could see strong gusty winds, brief hail, and heavy downpours Saturday afternoon into the early evening," Cabrera said. "Localized flooding is possible where storms linger." Storm timing and severity vary through the weekend Weather outlook for Saturday. CBS News Miami The Saharan Air Layer (SAL), a dry, dusty mass of air from Africa, could suppress storm development earlier in the day but is not expected to prevent storms from forming entirely, Cabrera added. Sunday is forecast to be slightly less active, though one or two strong storms could still pop up in the afternoon. Both days could bring heavy rainfall, and the deep tropical moisture in the atmosphere means even brief storms may produce significant rainfall totals. Temperatures are expected to reach the lower 90s Saturday and Sunday before rain cools things off. More storms, possible alerts early next week By Monday, the frontal boundary is forecast to remain stalled, and a strengthening disturbance could trigger another round of strong storms with localized flooding potential. Additional NEXT Weather Alerts may be issued. Looking ahead to midweek, a new surge of Saharan dust may push in from the Caribbean, possibly limiting storm coverage. However, high chances of showers and storms remain in the forecast through at least Wednesday. Looking ahead to midweek, a new surge of Saharan dust may push in from the Caribbean. CBS News Miami No marine alerts are currently in effect.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Severe weather threat could lead into Memorial Day weekend in Miami
South Florida could give a wild introduction to Memorial Day weekend before offering up a relatively normal summer-like day — heat and chance of storms — on the Monday holiday. On Thursday, the National Weather Service in Miami said there's a marginal risk for isolated strong to severe storms for the eastern half of South Florida Thursday and Friday afternoons between 2 and 10 p.m. The risk level was 1 on a 5 scale, meaning the severe storms would be isolated. As the scale climbs the area of storm coverage expands. On Thursday, the Miami weather service also issued its outlook for the 2025 South Florida rainy season, calling for a 'slight favoring of above normal rainfall, and likely above normal temperatures through the summer.' Possible hazards Threat: The strongest storms could include isolated strong to severe winds and marginally severe hail — not gorilla hail of two or more inches in size, but possibly large hail up to an inch. 'An isolated tornado can't be ruled out,' the service said in its forecast. Heavy rainfall could also result in localized flooding. Timing: The highest rain and thunderstorm chances in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas stretch from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Some rain and thunder are forecast for 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Day: On the Monday holiday, the biggest rain chance is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. but well under an inch. If thunderstorms roll in, the highest chance is from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Area: The marginal risk area for these severe storms extends from south of Homestead to north of West Palm Beach and includes Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Belle Glade and Clewiston. Areas outside the marginal risk section could still experience some isolated thunderstorms. These locations include the Florida Keys, Naples and Tampa. Key West is looking at rain and storm chances at 10% through Saturday, according to the weather service, bumping to 20% Sunday and Monday. If you're traveling to Orlando's attractions for the three-day weekend, there's a 20% to 30% rain or storm chance Thursday through Sunday. But chances bump up to 50% after 2 p.m. on Memorial Day Monday. Heat KNOW MORE: Feeling dizzy? Watch for these warning signs during South Florida's heat wave Threat: Expect an elevated heat risk in the same regions that are expecting storms. That's south of Homestead up the east coast, taking in Miami-Dade and Broward, beyond Jupiter and expanding to Naples on the Gulf Coast of Florida. An elevated heat risk means heat index readings — the 'feels-like' temperature — of 103 to 107 degrees. These figures would have to hit and hold 105 for at least two hours to trigger a heat warning in Miami-Dade. As of Thursday morning, warnings and alerts had not been issued. Miami Herald news partner CBS News Miami reported even higher temperatures coming. Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera forecasts low- to mid- 90s Thursday with a heat index in the triple digits. Memorial Day highs and heat indexes in the Miami area Monday run about 86 and 'feels-like' 96 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday should feel about the same, with Saturday peaking at a high of 87 with an index of 98 at 2 p.m., according to the Miami weather service. Key West's forecast is similar, with highs in the upper-80s, near 90. Orlando expects highs in the mid-90s Monday. Naples is looking at 90, with a 50% rain or storm chance on the holiday. Tips: To avoid heat stroke and heat exhaustion and sunburn, drink plenty of water, electrolyte-rich sports drinks or juice. Wear protection like loose, light-colored clothing and apply sunscreen. Don't leave people or pets sitting inside parked cars while you run into stores, especially with the AC off. Make sure your pets have plenty of water and shade.
