Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Betty Davis is the chief certified meteorologist for Local 10. She provides weather forecasts for South Florida Monday-Friday during the 4, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. Betty has been forecasting the weather for more than 15 years. She spent nearly five years on the national scene working as an on-camera meteorologist for The Weather Channel. Before departing, she was co-host of "Weekend View," the network's highest-rated program. Betty has worked in several television markets, including Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, and Macon, Georgia. Early in her career, she spent time as a writer for CNN Headline News in Atlanta. Betty is proud to hold the CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) seal from the American Meteorological Society -- considered the gold standard of accreditation in the field of broadcast meteorology. Also, she has the seal of approval from the National Weather Association. Betty holds a B.S. in geosciences from Mississippi State University, with an emphasis in broadcast meteorology. Betty also graduated magna cum laude from Atlanta's Spelman College with a B.A. in English. Betty carries her passion for education into classrooms across South Florida. She visits schools throughout the year, sharing her expertise in weather and providing words of wisdom to students. Also, she mentors college students striving for careers in meteorology and communications. When Betty is not forecasting weather, you might find her in the kitchen whipping up a sweet potato pie or running around South Florida trying to keep up with her husband and two sons.
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Oct. 23: Tolerable humidity and a building breeze
As humidity levels remain tolerable across South Florida on Thursday night, a spotty sprinkle isn’t completely out of the question. Otherwise, Miami-Dade and Broward counties can expect northeast winds at 5 to 15 mph through the night along with scattered clouds.
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October 22: Tolerable humidity and a stronger breeze to come
The weather remains mostly dry for South Florida Wednesday evening.
October 21: Near seasonable weather
A stray shower could dampen parts of South Florida Tuesday night; otherwise, the night will feature scattered clouds and light, east winds for Miami-Dade & Broward counties.
October 16: Maybe a stray sprinkle for South Florida’s east coast
Random sprinkle or stray shower aside, Thursday evening will not offer too much weather drama for South Florida.
October 15: Few showers enter the picture
A stray shower or two will dampen parts of South Florida Wednesday night, particularly along the east coast.
October 14: Nice weather for South Florida
Weather conditions are looking and feeling quite nice for South Florida.
October 13: Hint of fall lingers over South Florida
Spotty shower aside, the weather will be relatively tame for South Florida Monday night as a hint of fall lingers in the air.
Oct. 10: Scattered showers to start weekend
Showers and storms remain in the forecast for Saturday as a cold front approaches South Florida. The morning may bring wet weather to the Keys, as well as parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Pop-up showers can’t be ruled out in the afternoon. After the front passes, drier air will begin to move in.
Oct. 9: More showers and storms for South Florida
Scattered showers and storms remain on the Thursday night weather menu for South Florida. In addition, minor to moderate saltwater flooding is possible in low-lying areas along the east coast during high tide — between 10 and 11:30 p.m. Thursday — in Miami-Dade, Broward and the Upper Keys.
October 8 Showers still possible, another round of king tide flooding expected
East-northeast winds will continue to direct “hit or miss” showers from the Atlantic waters toward South Florida’s east coast Wednesday night.
Las mareas reales y una superluna provocaron inundaciones en zonas costeras del sur de Florida, afectando calles y conductores. Autoridades emitieron alertas por inundaciones y alto riesgo de corrientes de resaca.
King tides flood streets in South Florida’s coastal areas amid supermoon swell
The king tide flooded streets on Tuesday night in South Florida’s coastal areas amid a supermoon swell, and it was set to peak on Wednesday morning.
Oct. 7: Passing showers and more saltwater flooding from King Tides
Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will occasionally move through today.
October 2: Remnant front brings scattered showers, storms
Scattered rain drenches parts of South Florida Thursday evening.