Melissa intensifies to Category 5 on path to slam into Jamaica as island’s strongest recorded storm
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping began in 1851.
Growing up in South Florida, Peta Sherwood was intrigued by the ever-changing weather, including sea breeze storms and the development of tropical systems. Her passion for weather storytelling grew, leading her to gain a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication News with a minor in Geography from the University of Florida while obtaining a certificate in Meteorology and Climatology. She then received her Master of Science in Geoscience from Mississippi State University. Her journey took her far from the familiar coast of Miami to the heart of the Midwest – Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Treading into a new world of blizzards and braving severe storms, including tornadoes, Peta gained an in-depth understanding of convective complex storm systems. Peta then worked with WRAL News in Raleigh, North Carolina. The active weather patterns across the South provided new experiences, including tracking hurricanes. Peta is eager to share her knowledge with the community that shaped her into the meteorologist she is today.
October 20: Dry air should keep rain at bay tonight, wet weather expected Tuesday
Evening showers will continue to fizzle thanks to drier air aloft.
October 19: Calm end to weekend leads to potentially wet Monday
Our high-pressure ridge that has brought a drier and less humid air mass will continue to pull away allowing a humid air mass to take over.
2 tropical systems continue to strengthen in Atlantic
Tropical Depression Nine was set to become Tropical Storm Imelda, and Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a Category 5. Both are tracked to turn northbound and away from South Florida.
Sept. 21: Slow moving storms will continue to fizzle this evening
Scattered slow moving storms will continue to fizzle this evening.
Sept. 14: Gloomy evening clouds producing showers and storms
Gloomy evening clouds producing showers and storms will move out Sunday evening. Overnight lows will cool into the mid- to upper 70s.
Sept. 13: Tropical downpours to continue this evening, clear tonight
Afternoon scattered showers and storms will linger into the evening hours before clearing tonight in South Florida.
Slow-moving thunderstorms cause more flooding in areas of South Florida
Tuesday afternoon and evening showers, slow-moving thunderstorms, and high tides will flood some areas of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
September 7: Wet weekend weather to continue into Monday
After rounds of soaking storms across Broward County that produced up to 3 inches of rainfall, lingering evening showers will give way to clouds overnight.
Heavy rains soak Key West: more storms expected Sunday
After rounds of soaking rain during the first half of the day, drier conditions are expected this evening. Key West recorded just over 2 inches of rainfall today, and more rain is expected Sunday.
Hurricane Erin re-intensifies to Category 4
After briefly weakening, Hurricane Erin has re-intensified into a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 130 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Aug. 17: Stay cool with high heat index
Get ready for a week hot and sticky temperatures with sea breeze storms each and evening.
Aug. 16: Warm weather remains in place in South Florida
Warm weather will remain in place this weekend. Temperatures will fall into the lower 80s overnight. While most of us will remain dry, a stray showers cannot be ruled out. Don’t cancel any outdoor dinner plans.
Hurricane Erin now a Category 4 while tracking north of Puerto Rico
Hurricane Erin continued to strengthen Saturday, maintaining Category 5 intensity as it passed north of the northern Leeward Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Aug. 9: Deep tropical moisture continues across South Florida
Deep tropical moisture across South Florida will continue to produce waves of rain into Sunday.
