FLFR: Dryer sparks fire at Fort Lauderdale high-rise building
North Andrews Avenue was blocked in both directions Wednesday morning in Flagler Village due to a fire at a nearby high-rise building.
Meteorologist Update
13 hours ago
April 15: Dry weather over next couple of days
It’s a quiet week in weather for South Florida with dry weather over the next couple days and seasonable highs in the low-to-middle 80s.
16 hours ago
April 15: East breeze keeping smoke, haze from brush fire out west from local areas
We are waking up nice and mild with lows in the 70s. Highs will be in the 80s, as we expect a mix of sun and clouds and dry conditions to continue.
1 day ago
April 14: Pleasant conditions continue with gradual warm-up
It’s another nice day with relatively low humidity and seasonable temperatures in the low 80s. We still have a decent breeze off the Atlantic with gusts up to 25 mph, but this will gradually relax over the next couple of days.
2 days ago
April 13: Lows in the 70s; highs in the 80s
We are waking up nice and mild with lows in the 70s to start the work and school week.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
April 12: Strong winds, high rip current risk continue
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.
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.
April 11: Windy beaches bring high rip current risk, otherwise sunny and dry
It will be windy at the beaches, bringing a dangerously high risk of rip currents and a small craft advisory for boaters, but otherwise nice weather for most outdoor activities.
April 10: Windy, mostly dry weekend
Windy and mostly dry with tolerable humidity levels -- that sums up weather expectations for South Florida through the weekend.
April 10: Last of the showers rolling in; drier air this weekend
Finally some improvement in our weather! After a week of rain, the last of the showers will be rolling through today with drier air taking hold by the weekend.
April 9: Windy with sporadic, passing showers
A brisk, northeast breeze persists for South Florida and the Keys through Thursday night.
April 9: Flood Watch discontinued, but a few more showers, thunderstorms today
The Flood Watch has been discontinued, but we’re still going to see a few more showers and a few t’storms out there today.
April 8: Soaking storms Wednesday night, rain still possible Thursday
Showers and storms will soak parts of South Florida Wednesday night, particularly metro/coastal Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
April 8: Wet morning leads to afternoon threat of thunderstorms
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties until 10 p.m. Wednesday.
April 8: Flood Watch in effect for most of South Florida through 10 p.m.
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of us through 10 p.m. this evening.
April 7: Flood watch in effect through Wednesday for areas of Miami-Dade, Broward
There may be some lingering showers over parts of South Florida Tuesday night; otherwise, some clouds will remain in the area. Miami-Dade and Broward counties can expect overnight low temperatures near 70°F.
April 7: Morning downpours fade, afternoon storms possible
We started the day with a round of downpours, but they have since fizzled out. Most of South Florida is getting a break from the rain, with round two on the way this afternoon
April 7: Flood Watch in effect for east coast metro areas
A Flood Watch is in effect for the east coast metros until 10 p.m. Tuesday. This includes Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
April 6: Wet weather incoming
South Florida, get ready for a pattern change that will bring rounds of rain into our region starting Monday night.
April 6: Scattered showers today; rain chances increase overnight
A stalled front stretching across Central Florida will keep South Florida in an unsettled weather pattern for the next few days.
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.
April 5: Possible showers on otherwise pleasant Easter Sunday
Happy Easter! High pressure over the Atlantic has weakened a bit and the winds are coming down slowly but the risk of rip currents remains very high through our Easter Sunday so enjoy the beach but stay out of the water!
April 4: High rip current risk, breezy conditions continue across South Florida through Easter weekend
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 4: Scattered showers possible this Easter weekend, no washout expected
Happy Easter weekend! Peter Cottontail will bring a few showers our way, but there will be plenty of dry time in between, so we’re not expecting a washout.
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.
April 3: Passing showers for the east coast metro areas possible
Good Friday is starting off warm with an east breeze.
April 2: Brisk, east breeze; can’t rule out a passing shower
Clouds linger over South Florida Thursday night as east winds persist. The onshore breeze could direct an isolated shower or two from the Atlantic waters toward Miami-Dade and Broward counties or the Keys. Temperatures will remain mild through the night with lows expected in the low 70s.
April 2: Passing showers with dry breaks
A surge of moisture has been moving in from the Bahamas on Thursday. This will spark spotty showers off the Atlantic from time to time, with plenty of dry time in between.
April 2: Mild morning with lows in the 70s; rain chances increase later in the day
We are waking up nice and mild with lows in the 70s.
April 1: Can’t rule out showers on the breeze
A spotty shower or two could zip across parts of South Florida Wednesday night as an east breeze persists.
April 1: Morning showers give way to dry conditions
We have a few showers developing over the Atlantic that may move into South Florida through early Wednesday afternoon.
April 1: Mild and dry this morning with lows in the 70s
Happy first day of April! We are waking up mild and dry with lows in the 70s.
March 31: Less rain, more sunshine across South Florida
We have fewer showers and a lot more sunshine on Tuesday compared to Monday. Highs will be in the lower 80s, which is typical for this time of year.
March 31: Warmer, drier with lows in the 70s
Happy last day of March. We are waking up warmer and drier with lows in the 70s.
March 30: Can’t rule out ‘here-there’ showers on the breeze
Hit or miss showers could dampen South Florida Monday night.
March 30: More showers today with highs in the low 80s
Many areas of Broward and Miami-Dade counties picked up an inch or two of rain since yesterday.
March 30: Soggy start to the new work week
It’s a soggy start to the new work week. Anytime showers are expected this morning before rain chances taper off later today and mid-week.
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 28: Warm start, storms ahead
It’s a beautiful start to the weekend, with plenty of sunshine and dry weather. Temperatures are on the warm side, with highs in the mid-80s.
Mar. 27: Weekend starts nice, but expected to turn stormy and windy
The weekend starts on a nice note for South Florida with mostly dry conditions and light, east winds Friday night. Temperatures will remain mild with overnight lows expected around 70°F across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
March 27: Warmer start, showers build late
Happy Friday! It is a much warmer start, with lows in the 60s and 70s. An ocean breeze this morning is helping push some isolated showers onshore.
March 26: Nice weather continues into Friday
The weather remains nice enough for South Florida Thursday night.
March 26: Scattered showers expected on Thursday; wetter and windy conditions expected this weekend
We had a stray shower or two move through the morning, but just about everyone will stay dry on Thursday.
March 26: Warm start, dry conditions before weekend changes
Happy Friday Eve! It is a slightly warmer start, with lows this morning in the 60s and 70s, and highs reaching the 80s.
March 25: Near seasonable temperatures, mostly dry
It is more of the same for South Florida: relatively tranquil weather.
March 25: Beautiful start to a warm, dry Wednesday
It’s a beautiful start to what will be a wonderful Wednesday.
March 24: Nice weather continues
Tranquil weather persists across South Florida as skies remain mainly clear Tuesday night.
March 24: High of 83 degrees with low humidity
We have repeat weather with another 83° afternoon and full sunshine.
March 24: Lows in the 50s & 60s
Good Tuesday morning. It is such as beautiful start to what will be a terrific Tuesday.
March 23: Great weather to start our week
Beautiful weather conditions are set to continue into the middle of the week.
March 23: Temps in low 80s this week with relatively low humidity
We have a quiet week in weather ahead of us. High temperatures will consistently be in the low 80s with relatively low humidity.
March 23: Sunny, warm skies to begin the new week
While spring break is in full swing for some, it’s back to work and school for others under sunny, warm skies to begin the new week.
March 22: Spring brings beautiful weekend weather to South Florida
This first weekend of spring continues to be beautiful with tons of sunshine, warm temperatures, and low humidity.
Mar. 21: Sunny, dry conditions continue into workweek with elevated fire risk
Beautiful weather will continue into the second half of the weekend.
March 21: Sunny skies, warm temps kick off spring weekend
This first weekend of spring looks fantastic for all your outdoor activities. I’m expecting mostly sunny skies, with seasonably warm highs in the lower 80s Saturday and Sunday, and comfortable overnight lows in the lower 60s.
Mar. 20: Dry, sunny weekend ahead after coastal showers in South Florida
We picked up about a half-inch of rain along the coastline from Fort Lauderdale to Miami today, with occasional showers moving in off the Atlantic. Inland areas stayed mostly dry.
March 19: Lows in the 60s, highs to reach the low 70s
Good morning. Lows are in the 60s -- warmer than yesterday but still very coolish with cloudy skies and a strong breeze.
March 18: Wet, cool weather remains, but not for long
It’s rainy and cool today, but temperatures will soon turn around.
March 18: Cloudy skies, coastal showers expected in South Florida
It’s going to be another cloudy day with showers pivoting back to the coastline. Most of the rain will be along Iinterstate 95 from Miami to Fort Lauderdale but eventually some spotty showers will develop inland too. The thick clouds will keep most temperatures in the upper 60s for highs.
March 18: Highs will reach the low 70s today
Good Wednesday morning. Grab your sweater, jacket and umbrella. It is a cooler, cloudy, breezy start.
March 17: Cloudy, gloomy day; temps to continue dropping through tomorrow morning
It’s going to be a cloudy, gloomy day behind last night’s cool front.
March 17: Early showers this morning, temps to tumble tonight
Grab the rain gear. Early showers and storms associated with a cold front will start your St. Patrick’s Day.
March 16: Turning wet and stormy Monday night
The weather across South Florida takes a stormy turn Monday night as a cold front approaches the region.
March 16: Strong to severe storms possible later today into tonight
Good Monday morning! Keep the rain gear handy. Lows are in the 70s with a warm south breeze.
Mar. 15: Rain fades tonight; cooler, dreary weather ahead midweek
After a day of soaking rain, showers will continue to fade this evening. Overnight temperatures will fall into the lower 70s.
March 15: Warm, muggy Sunday with passing showers
The front that was stuck over South Florida yesterday has moved away but has left a lot of atmospheric moisture behind.
Mar. 14: Gusty storms possible Sunday before cooler air arrives
Scattered showers and storms will come to an end around sunset. Clouds will linger overnight, with temperatures cooling into the lower 70s.
March 14: Much-needed scattered showers, thunderstorms arrive
Keep your umbrella handy. It’s a wet weekend forecast! A front is stuck over South Florida with cooler, drier air covering north Florida and warmer more tropical air here locally.
Mar. 13: Off and on soaking, storms this weekend
The weekend will be a soggy one, at times, for South Florida.
March 13: Rain returns to South Florida, easing severe drought conditions
We’ve started a stretch of wet weather that will have a big impact on the ongoing severe to extreme drought.
March 13: Rain chances increase today through the weekend
Good Friday morning! Grab your umbrella, rain chances increase today through the upcoming weekend, with highest chances Saturday and Sunday.
MARCH 12: Maybe a random shower Thursday night, showers and storms possible Friday
A random shower or two could dampen parts of South Florida Thursday night.
March 12: A few pop up showers, thunderstorms this afternoon
Our dry streak is ending with a much-needed wetter weather pattern underway.
March 12: Lows in the 70s with a south breeze
Get ready for a warm and humid start to your Thursday. Lows are in the 70s, with a south breeze.
March 11: Mostly dry evening, possible afternoon rain Thursday
Dry and tranquil – that is an appropriate description for weather conditions across South Florida Wednesday night.
March 11: Mostly dry weather with highs near 85 degrees
Today will be identical to Tuesday with mostly dry weather and warm highs near 85°.
March 11: Passing showers possible this morning
Good Tuesday morning. We are waking up to temperatures in the 70s, with the persistent east breeze.
March 10: Nice, warm weather continues
The weather remains tranquil for South Florida through Tuesday night.
March 10: Another quiet day with just a stray sprinkle or 2
It’s another quiet day with just a stray sprinkle or two off the water.
March 10: Morning temps in the 70s, passing showers possible
Good Tuesday morning. We are waking up to temperatures in the 70s, with the persistent east breeze.
March 9: Nice, warm weather continues for South Florida
Tranquil and mostly dry is the Monday night weather plan for South Florida.
March 9: Light showers possible, rain chances increase by Thursday
It’s a quiet start to the work week without much rain.
March 9: Passing showers possible this morning
Good Monday morning. We are waking up to temperatures in the 70s, with the persistent east breeze.
Mar. 8: Mild night ahead with stray showers possible; better rain chance later this week
After a pleasantly warm afternoon, temperatures will remain mild throughout the night. Winds will continue to flow from the east-southeast. With this setup, an occasional shower can’t be ruled out, though most neighborhoods will remain mostly dry.
March 8: Warm, breezy Sunday
High pressure over the Atlantic will keep a steady east breeze across South Florida through Sunday and Monday.
March 7: Warm weekend ahead but dangerous rip currents possible
With a warm weekend in the forecast, you might be inclined to head to the beach, but be careful, as easterly winds will bring a high risk of rip currents, so stay close to lifeguard stations.
Mar. 6: Nice, warm weekend, can’t rule out occasional, passing showers
This March weekend will be a warm one for South Florida and nice enough for outdoor plans!
March 6: Passing showers possible this morning
Good Friday morning! We are waking up to temperatures in the 70s, with the persistent east breeze.
Mar. 5: East breeze with the chance for isolated showers
Thursday night features more of the same for South Florida -- an east breeze with the chance for an isolated, passing shower or two. Temperatures will remain very mild with lows expected in the low and mid 70s overnight across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
March 5: Occasional showers with highs in the low 80s
The weather is on repeat with more of the same today.
March 5: Some passing showers this morning; highs will reach lower 80s
Happy Friday Eve! We are waking up to temperatures in the 70s, with the persistent east breeze.
Mar. 4: Showers on the breeze possible
Clouds linger over South Florida Wednesday evening as an east breeze continues to fan the region.
March 4: Few showers off the breeze this week
Happy Wednesday! Lows are in the 60s and 70s with a few showers off the breeze.