South Florida is already experiencing extreme heat, and it’s expected to continue with thunderstorms on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting highs near 91 degrees with heat index values soaring as high as 106. Winds are expected to remain light, turning southwest at around 6 mph in the afternoon with a noticeable uptick in humidity, as per reports from the National Weather Service.
On the heels of an Excessive Heat Warning issued the previous day, Sunday isn't providing much relief. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for all of South Florida as residents are feeling peak temperatures between 108 to 111 degrees Fahrenheit. The morning may offer some sunshine and respite from the heat before clouds gather and showers, alongside thunderstorms, roll in by the afternoon. This forecast was supported by WSVN Weather, which also noted a clearing in the evening as the storms pass.
Looking towards the upcoming week, the weather pattern appears to remain unsettled with sporadic showers and thunderstorms predicted on most days, with Monday seeing a 50% chance of rain, mainly after 7 am. This is partly due to an upper level low over the southeastern United States guiding moisture levels high enough to boost the likelihood of daily scattered showers and storms. These conditions contribute to the consistently high and above-average temperatures set to hover in the low to mid-90s throughout the week.
With fall around the corner, the first round of King Tides is also expected to start making its presence known, possibly causing minor coastal flooding along the shoreline. This natural phenomenon tends to occur when there's a full moon and the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned at their closest points, raising the water levels due to increased gravitational pull. In the realm of the tropics, while Tropical Storm Gordon struggles over the Atlantic with no immediate threat to land, a non-tropical low off the Southeast coast is eyed closely, having a 50% chance to develop into a storm before making landfall, likely affecting areas in the Carolinas.
