Stormy weather is rattling South Florida. Will it stick around? What the forecast says
Unless you sleep through bad weather, you may have heard thunderstorms rumble through your South Florida neighborhood at 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. Monday.
Will they stick around all day, dumping rain on already saturated or flooded areas?
Here’s what to know:
Monday
Early morning: A series of middle-of-the-night storms quickly rolled through the Keys, Miami-Dade and Broward, mainly between 3 and 6 a.m. Monday. A thunderstorm waring was issued for the early hours.
Rest of the morning: Much of the bad weather will clear out to the east after 6 a.m.
Early afternoon: Some rain could return as early as 1 p.m.
Afternoon and evening: Forecasters say thunderstorms to return, expecting a 70% chance of rain.
Roads: Take note of slick or flooded roads as you head out for your morning and afternoon commutes.
Warnings: Funnel clouds, small hail and gusty winds up to 40 mph still possible despite end of tornado warnings.
What the forecasters say about Monday
National Weather Service: “Fairly active weather through the easrly morning hours, then a break after sunrise. Rain this afternoon.”
CBS New Miami meteorologist Lisette Gonzalez: “Nice break until mid-day.”
Tuesday
Day: What rain? The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies with a high of 80.
Night: Partly cloudy skies with a low of 70.
Wednesday
Day: Mostly sunny, with 20% chance of rain.
Night: Slight chance of rain.
Thursday
Day: 40% to 50% chance of thunderstorms.
Night: 30% chance of rain.
Friday
Day: Mostly sunny, 20% chance of rain, high of 80.
Night: 10% chance of rain, low of 72.
Saturday
Day: Sunny, 20% chance of rain, high of 82.
Night: Partly cloudy, 10% chance of rain, low of 72.
Watch out for mosquitoes
Some advice from Davie town officials:
▪ Drain garbage cans, house gutters, pool covers, flowerpots; anything where rain has accumulated.
▪ Clean birdbaths and water bowls at least twice a week.
▪ Protect boats and cars from rain with tarps that don’t collect water.
▪ Maintain water balance and chemistry of swimming pools.
This story was originally published April 17, 2023 at 5:23 AM.
