Philippe becoming extratropical, headed to Maine and Atlantic Canada as a potent storm system this weekend
Philippe, the erratic tropical storm that first formed 13 days ago and brought widespread flooding to the eastern Caribbean – from Dominica and Guadeloupe westward to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands – for the first half of this week is transitioning into a much larger extratropical storm system and setting a weekend collision course for Maine and Atlantic Canada
Dolphins RB encourages public to donate to GoFundMe created for Patriots fan who died at Gillette Stadium
Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed is encouraging fans to donate to a GoFundMe account to benefit the family of the New England Patriots fan who died after a fight erupted at Dolphins-Patriots game Sunday night.
Growing threat to Florida’s Gulf Coast as forecasts come into focus
An area of low pressure between Cuba and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula – designated Invest 93L by the National Hurricane Center – has steadily organized since Friday and is expected to become a tropical depression or storm by later today or Sunday.
Cold crash for Christmas
This season has been notably void of chilly air so far in South Florida, with the coldest reading for Miami coming in at just 63 back on October 19. November went down as the second warmest on record, and December has been on a similar trajectory. But all of that looks to change just in time for Christmas.
FLORIDA FILES: Listen to episode 3 of police shootout gone wrong
On Dec. 5, 2019, Frank Ordonez would go to work at UPS and never return home. He'd be taken hostage by two armed robbers and end up in the midst of a police shootout in Miramar Parkway. Richard Cutshaw would be driving home from work and he'd be caught in the crossfire and shot in the head while in his car. Hear the stories of what happened that day and where things stand 3 years later.
Lisa slams Belize, messy system shaping up for Florida next week
Hurricane Lisa packed quite a punch as it came ashore about 10 miles south of Belize City shortly after 5 PM ET yesterday. Though compact, its radius of maximum winds fell squarely over Belize City, pushing a destructive storm surge into Belize’s largest city.
Disturbance expected to develop, threaten Central America this weekend
The disturbance we’ve been following in the Caribbean – dubbed Invest 91L – is taking a familiar track south along South America’s northern shoreline like other systems we’ve tracked this season, including the disturbance that became Bonnie back in June and more recently the tropical wave that later became Hurricane Ian.
Day for decisions: South Florida officials ready for Ian
Tropical Storm Ian – upgraded late Friday night from Tropical Depression Nine – is still in its formative stages but gradually organizing in the central Caribbean as South Florida officials ready for what they’re calling a “day for decisions” ahead of a still-erratic track forecast for a potentially significant and major hurricane threat next week.
Signs the tropical Atlantic could heat up in coming weeks, Caribbean disturbance brings heavy rain to Central America and southern Mexico
So far this hurricane season, water temperatures across the main development region – commonly called the MDR, where the majority of Category 3, 4 and 5 hurricanes form later in the season – have been running above average, though not exceptionally so, through the first half of June.
Ongoing flooding across South Florida as Potential Tropical Cyclone One draws near
In the battle against strong wind shear, the broad center of Potential Tropical Cyclone One folded overnight, with convection getting quickly blown eastward as several smaller low-level cloud swirls were exposed underneath the high cloud tops.
Michael Lowry on his future as Local 10′s Hurricane Specialist, Storm Surge Expert
Shortly upon deciding to leave The Weather Channel as its on-air Hurricane Specialist and Storm Surge Expert at the end of 2016, I received a phone call from Bill Pohovey, the long-time vice president and news director at WPLG – Miami’s local ABC affiliate. Having been a one-time resident of Miami, I knew the station letters well. I also knew its team of meteorologists, including Chief Certified Meteorologist Betty Davis, also a Weather Channel alum, and its resident Hurricane Specialist Max Mayfield, a colleague, friend, and former National Hurricane Center Director. I don’t remember the details of our conversation – it was brief – though I do remember the impression it left. This local station knew its niche – hurricanes – and it had a plan to not only cover them best, but to cover them better than the rest. The timing for me, though, didn’t quite fit.
Prendió fuego a una cubeta con drogas y dinero al ver acercarse a la policía a su casa, en Miami
Una mujer dentro de una casa en Miami prendió fuego a una cubeta de metal llena de drogas y dinero después de que la policía, al ejecutar una orden de registro, le ordenó salir de la casa junto con otras tres personas.
Hombre de Alabama se metió a habitación de hostal en Miami Beach y atacó sexualmente a mujer, lo arrestaron
Un hombre de Montgomery, Alabama, enfrenta un cargo de agresión sexual después de que una mujer lo acusó ante la policía de meterse en la cama con ella, en un hostal en Miami Beach, donde la agredió sexualmente.
Padre de Coral Springs intenta estrangular a su hijo porque clase por Zoom era demasiado ruidosa
Un hombre de Coral Springs, quien según la policía intentó estrangular a su hijo, enfrenta cargos por agresión doméstica. Richard Steven Cunningham de 53 años, supuestamente se puso violento después de pedir a su hijo de 21 años que bajara el volumen de su clase por Zoom porque estaba demasiado alto.
Identifican a hombre que disparó en discusión de tráfico en Deerfield Beach
El hombre armado que disparó contra una camioneta cerca del concurrido muelle de Deerfield Beach el pasado viernes por la tarde, fue identificado y detenido. Enfrenta un cargo de intento de asesinato en la cárcel principal del condado de Broward.
National Puppy Day: 4-month-old Chihuahua named Roo, born without front legs, looking for donations and forever home
A great way to celebrate would be help a local pup that was born without his front legs. The 4-month-old Chihuahua named Roo was found lost in a South Florida park. Roo the puppy was born without front legs. To donate, visit the Miami-Dade Animal Services donation page and be sure to mention Roo’s name. The donation page can be found by clicking here.
Promotion Producer
As of March 23, 2021Job Listing: Promotion Producer/EditorDescription:WPLG the ABC affiliate in Miami/Fort Lauderdale is seeking a flexible multi-talented Promotion Producer/Editor, to work with an outstanding team of talented creative staff. Including writing and producing effective news promos, commercials and related motion graphics. The position requires a creatively strong, self-motivated individual that will help our team build and maintain the WPLG brand. · Strong writing and organizational skills a must. · Oversee scheduling of promotion spots on logs and maintain inventory· Design and develop promotional campaigns ranging from proof of performance to brand image campaigns.