Heat index nears 100 as Saharan dust gradually thins out Sunday across South Florida
Saharan dust will gradually thin out today but rain chances remain low with only a few storms expected over the inland areas this afternoon.
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Saharan dust will gradually thin out today but rain chances remain low with only a few storms expected over the inland areas this afternoon.
There is a 10% isolated inland afternoon shower chance on Saturday.
Afternoon highs will be seasonable, in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says Saharan dust is bringing drier air and lowering the chance of rain. It's also leading to some hazy conditions.
Wednesday will be a transitional day as the wet weather will not be as intense nor as widespread as it was earlier this week.
Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties are under a flood watch through Wednesday morning.
The plume is forecast to move northwest and reach Florida mid-week, then hit other states including Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas and Louisiana by Friday, radar shows.
The NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert through Tuesday due to the potential for flooding in South Florida.
Monday and Tuesday are NEXT Weather Alert Days for South Florida as a weather pattern of storms drops heavy rainfall in the afternoons.
The NEXT Weather Alert for Saturday has been canceled, but be prepared for another NEXT Weather Alert for Sunday and Monday.
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The primary hazard will be strong to damaging wind gusts. If you have plans outdoors, you'll need an indoor backup by the afternoon.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida with the potential for a few scattered afternoon storms to end the workweek.
While nothing severe is expected, you'll want to keep an umbrella nearby as scattered showers will continue through the midday hours, said NEXT Weather Meteorologist Shane Hinton.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Shane Hinton said these showers will be hit-or-miss through the morning as temperatures begin in the lower 80s.
Scattered showers and dangerous heat are in the forecast for South Florida this week, with rain chances increasing into the weekend.
Highs will climb to the upper 80s and low 90s. But it will feel like the upper 90s and 100s when you factor in the humidity.
For Memorial Day on Monday, a lighter breeze will allow showers and storms to linger longer along the east coast through the morning before pushing back inland.
South Florida faces a new storm threat Saturday with damaging winds and hail possible in Broward and Miami-Dade.
The most active period for storm activity will be from noon through 8 p.m.
The main threats will be storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail.
The main threats will be storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail.
Most of South Florida is under a moderate heat health risk.
The UV index is at extreme levels in South Florida, and beachgoers are urged to use caution despite a low rip current risk.
It's another hot day in South Florida, with heat index values peaking at or just above 100 degrees Sunday afternoon.
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Saharan dust will gradually thin out today but rain chances remain low with only a few storms expected over the inland areas this afternoon.
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Saharan dust will gradually thin out today but rain chances remain low with only a few storms expected over the inland areas this afternoon.
Saturday, just after 2 p.m., MDSO said deputies responded to the apartment, where a man allegedly "slammed his 5-year-old son against the wall and the child suffered a laceration."
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