Introduction to the Weather Pattern
A cold front has been moving through the country over the last few days, sparking up strong and severe storms. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) was able to put out a caution for the severe weather outbreak four to six days in advance. The SPC issued a rare “high” risk (5/5) for Saturday, on Friday.
Severe Weather Outbreak
The day before, the storms hit the southeast. This is rare to issue the highest rating for severe threats the day before, it has only happened two other times. According to the SPC, the other two times were on tornado outbreak days (04/14/2012 and 04/07/2006), where over 120 tornadoes were reported during those events.
Duration of Severe Threats
The severe threats began on Friday and will last through Sunday as the front moves into the eastern U.S. It becomes increasingly more dangerous when severe weather happens overnight, when most people are sleeping. Unfortunately, the severe storms lasted overnight Friday into Saturday and again Saturday into Sunday.
Current Weather Situation
Today, the threats are at a level 2/5, a ‘Slight” risk, into the northern parts of FL. As the cold front approaches South Florida, it will be substantially weaker and severe threats drop off but storms are still expected.
Anticipate travel delays today due to the storms.
Weather Conditions in South Florida
In South Florida, the temperatures and humidity are high with very windy conditions for Sunday. Temps are expected to reach the mid 80s and feel closer to 90 degrees. Wind gusts could be 25 to 30 mph. Expect dangerous water conditions on Sunday with rip currents along our beach fronts and choppy surf for boaters.
Post-Front Weather
Behind the front, much colder weather is taking its place all across the county and it’ll eventually move in here. Some areas, like Chicago, experienced temps at 80 degrees with the severe storms on Friday and now are dealing with temps in the teens and snow! South Florida will also experience a drop in the temperatures by Monday night.
Cold Front Movement
The cold front moves through on Monday morning. This will bring back a few passing downpours and maybe a rumble of thunder. Rain chances diminish as we head into the later morning hours. Then, the humidity begins falling throughout the day and clouds clear out by the afternoon and evening.
Temperature Drop
The cooler air starts working in Monday night and by Tuesday morning we will have low temperatures in the mid 50s! That’ll be 10 degrees below normal for this time of year and will feel like a shock after a hot and humid weekend. It stays breezy through Tuesday before the wind lightens up and the temps slowly start rebounding midweek.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the cold front moving through South Florida is expected to bring few strong thunderstorms, with severe threats dropping off as it approaches. The region can expect high temperatures and windy conditions on Sunday, followed by a significant drop in temperature by Monday night. It is essential to stay informed about the weather forecast and plan accordingly to ensure safety.
FAQs
- Q: What is the current severe weather threat level in northern Florida?
A: The current threat level is 2/5, a ‘Slight” risk. - Q: What are the expected weather conditions in South Florida on Sunday?
A: High temperatures, high humidity, and windy conditions with wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph. - Q: When is the cold front expected to move through South Florida?
A: The cold front is expected to move through on Monday morning. - Q: What is the expected temperature drop in South Florida?
A: The temperature is expected to drop to the mid 50s by Tuesday morning, 10 degrees below normal for this time of year.
