NHC Report: Hurricane Sandy claimed 147 lives and $50-Billion in damages
By National Hurricane Center - Sandy was a classic late-season hurricane in the southwestern Caribbean Sea. The hurricane made landfall as a category 1 hurricane (on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) in Jamaica, and as a 100-kt category 3 hurricane in eastern Cuba before quickly weakening to a category 1 hurricane while moving through the central and northwestern Bahamas. [...]
Great Weather in South Florida, Major Winter Storm in the Northeast
South Florida is seeing another near-perfect winter weekend. Saturday’s weather features highs in the upper 70s, plenty of sun, and a few clouds on the building breeze. Sunday starts with a mild morning, with lows in the 60s. We’ll see sun, a few more clouds on the breeze, and highs in the upper 70s. It’s [...]
Fabulous February in South Florida
South Florida’s pleasant winter weather continues, even as much of the Northeast prepares for blizzard conditions this weekend. We’re seeing a mild Thursday morning, to be followed by highs in the low 80s, along with sun and clouds, in the afternoon. Friday will feature more of the same. The weekend will be breezier, as a [...]
February Warming Trend Under Way
South Florida’s mild winter is back on track. After a cool Tuesday morning start, temperatures will climb into the upper 70s, thanks to plenty of sun along with the clouds. Wednesday morning’s lows will be in the 60s, quite seasonable for early February, and Wednesday afternoon will see highs near 80. Expect comfortable nights and [...]
Warm Now, Cool Weather on the Way to South Florida
By Donna Thomas, BrowardNET Meteorologist – South Florida is enjoying another warm and pleasant day on Thursday. After starting off with temperatures mostly in the 60′s, we’ll see the mercury move up into the low 80′s. Expect sun and clouds, with a passing shower or two thrown in. While it won’t be a bad day [...]
Balmy weather in South Florida till mild cold front this weekend
Thursday is bringing another taste of typical November weather to South Florida. After a few early showers and lows in the mid 60s to low 70s, expect sun and clouds, with afternoon temperatures topping out in the low 80s. It’s a nice day on land, but rip currents continue at the beaches. We’ll be in [...]
See FPL Workers Begin Return to Florida from Storm-Battered Northeast
Monday, Nov. 12, 2012: After working for two weeks in frigid temperatures and snow in the northeast, hundreds of Florida Power & Light Company’s more than 1,000-strong workforce packed up their gear and headed south today. The FPL employees and contractors were assisting 11 utilities from Virginia to New Jersey to restore power after the [...]
Warmth, Wind, and Rip Currents for South Florida
By Donna Thomas, BrowardNET Meteorologist - Showers moved through South Florida quickly early Monday. Those showers are hitching a ride on strong easterly breezes that will continue through the work week. We’re seeing a high risk of rip currents on Monday, and that will also last all week. Monday will feature sun and clouds, along with [...]
Breezy and Warm Saturday in South Florida
By Donna Thomas, BrowardNET Meteorologist - South Florida is starting the weekend with clouds on the breeze and temperatures near the 70 degree mark. We’ll see more sun peaking through the clouds and highs in the upper 70′s on Saturday. The breeze will continue through the weekend, and the rip current risk will increase along with [...]
Cool Friday in South Florida; Slight Warmup for the Weekend
By Donna Thomas, BrowardNET Meteorologist - Friday in South Florida has started out with chilly breezes and lows mostly in the 50′s. The breeze will continue, and we may see a quick shower later. Friday’s highs will reach the mid 70′s. The weekend will feature slightly warmer temperatures, strong breezes, and a growing risk of rip [...]
