Growing up in South Florida, Peta Sherwood was intrigued by the ever-changing weather, including sea breeze storms and the development of tropical systems. Her passion for weather storytelling grew, leading her to gain a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication News with a minor in Geography from the University of Florida while obtaining a certificate in Meteorology and Climatology. She then received her Master of Science in Geoscience from Mississippi State University. Her journey took her far from the familiar coast of Miami to the heart of the Midwest – Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Treading into a new world of blizzards and braving severe storms, including tornadoes, Peta gained an in-depth understanding of convective complex storm systems. Peta then worked with WRAL News in Raleigh, North Carolina. The active weather patterns across the South provided new experiences, including tracking hurricanes. Peta is eager to share her knowledge with the community that shaped her into the meteorologist she is today.
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Hotter weather ahead for South Florida after warm weekend
Saturday was an exceptional day across South Florida. Miami reached a high of 85 degrees, that’s normal for this time of the year.
April 20: Wet weather, dropping temperatures
Temperatures are dropping as a cold front continues to swing south.
April 19: Temperatures in Miami to drop
After a hot afternoon with a high of 88 degrees in Miami, temperatures are set to drop.
April 18: Hot weekend ahead before cold front brings rain Monday
Expect hotter temperatures Sunday. Highs will peak in the upper 80s to lower 90s, with Miami reaching 88 degrees.
April 12: Gusty winds bring brief showers to Upper Keys before drier, warmer week ahead
Strong gusty winds will continue to usher in a few tiny showers. This time showers will be confined across the upper Keys tonight before clearing Monday morning. We will watch for pleasant conditions to persist again Monday.
April 11: Strong winds, high rip current risk follow rainy stretch across South Florida
The weather story has taken a drastic turn across South Florida. Soaking showers this week gave way to strong winds and a drier weather pattern this Saturday.
South Florida, get ready for a pattern change that will bring rounds of rain into our region starting Monday night.
April 5: Rain chances rise this week in South Florida as cold front approaches
As we get ready for the start of the workweek, expect rain chances to increase. Watch for isolated showers, especially Monday morning. Highs will reach around 84 degrees.
High pressure remains the dominant weather feature across South Florida, continuing to drive hazardous easterly winds and a high rip current risk through the weekend. Strong onshore winds will also push showers inland, so a few passing showers cannot be ruled out tonight. Lows will fall into the lower 70s.
April 3: Strong winds, high rip current risk hit South Florida beaches
High pressure continues to be the dominant weather feature across South Florida. This high continues to feed hazardous winds out of the east. This strong east wind is causing dangerous surf and a high rip current risk along our local beaches. Avoid getting the water, if you are going to venture in, swim in front of a lifeguard.
March 29: As wet weekend ends, rain expected Monday
It was a packed day of rain and gusty winds across South Florida.
Mar. 28: Stormy Sunday ahead with Gusty winds, heavy rain possible
Sunday will bring a round of stormy weather, with gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain. Showers will move in overnight and persist throughout the day.
March 23: Great weather to start our week
Beautiful weather conditions are set to continue into the middle of the week.
March 22: Wonderful weather weekend comes to an end
It was a fantastic weekend across South Florida.
Mar. 21: Sunny, dry conditions continue into workweek with elevated fire risk
Beautiful weather will continue into the second half of the weekend.