Strong thunderstorms are in South Florida’s forecast this weekend. Some waterspouts, too
Rainy days and Mondays always get you down, as the old song said?
Well, you may have a couple days to get used to it and build up your defenses because that rumble you may have just heard outside your door is a harbinger of what South Florida can expect this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, the first break in a recent dry spell comes Saturday afternoon with a 60% chance of afternoon bangers.
These potentially widespread thunderstorms have the potential for heavy rain and localized roadway flooding, gusty near 10 mph winds and frequent lightning, the center said in its hazardous weather outlook.
The storms were particularly strong in portions of Broward County Saturday afternoon, where a flood advisory was put in place until 4 p.m.
STREET FLOOD ADVISORY in effect for portions of Broward county. Heavy rainfall is creating areas of street flooding. Avoid roads covered by water of unknown depth. pic.twitter.com/haipniS5KE
— CBS4 Miami (@CBSMiami) August 13, 2022
Waterspouts are possible along South Florida coastal waters and Lake Okeechobee. These waterspouts are more likely in the Florida Keys this weekend into Wednesday, however, the weather service said. This, despite a lower storm chance in Key West — 20%.
Why?
Blame it on a cloud line’s formation under a light steering flow. “Waterspouts tend to form beneath lines of building cumulus clouds, just at the hint of rain. Waterspouts can easily flip bloats, and should always be avoided,” the weather service said.
Showers and storms are likely to develop through this evening. The greatest coverage is expected over the interior; however heavy rainfall may impact metro locations along both coasts. Lightning and localized flooding are possible, while strong wind gusts may also occur. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/OIKDQHRLpF
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) August 13, 2022
These storms are expected Sunday into Monday, too, with the 60% Sunday chance increasing to 70% Monday. The rest of the work week sees a better than average chance for occasional rain and storms.
A few showers starting to pop along the sea breeze in Broward (away from the coast) pic.twitter.com/HzeejHPBmm
— Jackson Dill (@Jackson_Dill) August 13, 2022
How hot is it going to get?
Highs in the upper 80s are the deal for the week. But that also means with humidity factored in, the heat index — what the temperature will feel against your skin — could hit 100.
If you work outdoors, as many do, hydrate often. Water is best. Also wear light colored clothes and try and hit the shade as often as you can.
Increasing showers and storms today across SoFlo, with best chances over interior areas. Localized flooding and gusty winds may accompany the strongest storms. Despite the increasing weather, temperatures will again reach the upper 80s to low 90s. pic.twitter.com/jYPGg74pTU
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) August 13, 2022
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