Showers and gusty winds are powering up for the Sunshine State, where a level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat is in effect for South Florida. A widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is forecast for the region.
THE TAKEAWAY
Days of nasty weather full of heavy rain and gusty winds will hit South Florida this weekend.A widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected across the Southeast through Monday.Temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s will make conditions uncomfortable amid thunderstorms and heavy rain.
FLORIDA – Wet weather returns to parts of the Sunshine State this weekend, after brief relief, as persistent rain and strong wind gusts create a messy scene for thousands.
A stalled frontal boundary is hanging over Florida, bringing soggy, gusty conditions through the weekend for southern portions of the state.
Two cars wiped out onto the side of the road amidst heavy rain and slick roads in Boca Raton, Florida.
Meteorologists at the FOX Forecast Center note that as high pressure wedges behind a decaying front, a tight pressure gradient will hover over the peninsula, fueling strong easterly onshore winds gusting anywhere from 30 to 40 mph across the Atlantic Coast from Daytona Beach down to Miami-Dade.
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“The combination of persistent colliding winds along the front and deep tropical moisture lifting north over the front will bring widespread waves of showers and downpours,” the FOX Forecast Center said.
This graphic shows the expected rainfall in South Florida this weekend.
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Precipitation totals will vary across South Florida, but a widespread 2 to 3 inches is expected across the Southeast through Monday.
This will limit outdoor activities, as temperatures will hover in the mid-to-upper 80s in places like Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton as thunderstorms and heavy rain create uncomfortable conditions.
A level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat is in effect on Saturday and Sunday, with Fort Lauderdale and Miami included.
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Weekend flash flood outlook
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Gusty onshore winds will produce choppy, dangerous waves along the coast, increasing the risk of rip currents, high surf and minor beach issues.
This will also serve as the set-up for the peak of King Tides next week.
North Miami Beach, Florida, pedestrian in crosswalk during heavy rain, downpour.
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This could raise water levels across the state’s Atlantic coast, possibly causing moderate coastal flooding in numerous communities.
FOX Weather will continue to monitor this developing threat as severe storms kick off the weekend.