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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Dave was born just outside of Philadelphia and became a weather enthusiast one day when a round of golf was cut short by a violent thunderstorm. His interest in thunderstorms is what led him to tornado alley and one of the top Meteorology schools in the country.
Dave enjoys working with students and teachers to share his knowledge of meteorology. He has been a mentor for the Student Weather Station and Datastream Atmosphere, programs that brings meteorological science curriculum into the classroom. As an Eagle Scout he also works closely with the scouting community and will often be seen visiting local troops to help the boys get their Weather Merit Badge.
Dave is happily married and has three children. His twins were born on Christmas Eve and his youngest was born on Tax Day. His wife has ties to South Florida and loves taking the children to the beach. Dave loves the South Florida warm weather and takes full advantage of the extended golf season whenever he can get away from work and daddy duties.
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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Experts warn hurricane impacts like flooding and tornadoes can strike far outside the forecast cone.
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.
It's another hot day in South Florida, with heat index values peaking at or just above 100 degrees Sunday afternoon.
Like most things in Florida's agricultural heartland, the process begins small.
Storms are expected to develop along the Gulf Coast in the morning and spread east across the region and into the Florida Keys throughout the day.
Smoke from southern Miami-Dade brush fire will push inland due to a southeast wind.
Broward and Miami-Dade counties were under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. Monday
There's a 30% chance of rain this week.
Saltwater intrusion is being called a slow-onset climate crisis by some environmentalists.
Easter Sunday will see a gusty breeze throughout much of the day. The wind will be coming right off the ocean and pushing through the metro areas and the Keys with gusts near 30 mph.
An area of low pressure moved through the Gulf towards South Florida.
Isolated showers possible early Saturday and Sunday.