Latest Advisory
Tropical Storm Dorian is now located over the Eastern Caribbean Sea. Tropical storm-force winds will continue to impact the Northern Windward Islands during the next several hours.
8 am Advisory: #Dorian moves across St. Lucia into the Eastern Caribbean Sea with tropical storm-force winds. @wsvn @7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/Lu0WzyaYkD
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) August 27, 2019
Future Track
The path that Dorian takes Wednesday night into Thursday morning will determine what will happen down the road for Florida. If it manages to survive crossing through the Greater Antilles, we could be looking at a potential tropical storms arriving some time on Sunday. Forecast track could keep changing and it is always best to stay aware with the latest developments.
If #Dorian survives moving through the Greater Antilles, #Florida could be looking at a potential tropical storm arriving over the weekend. @wsvn @7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/R3bUDChJLS
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) August 27, 2019
What do we need to do now?
It is to early to say what impacts Tropical Storm Dorian will have on South Florida going into the holiday weekend, but the main message is stay informed in case you need to reschedule plans. Right now is the perfect time to review your hurricane preparedness plans and to make sure your hurricane supplies are fully stocked.
Watches and Warnings
Puerto Rico will be receiving the worst side of the storm in terms of wind and rain. Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning issued for the island. Also, a portion of the Dominican Republic has now been included under a Hurricane Watch.
T.S. Warning & Hurricane Watch issued for Puerto Rico. Also, Hurricane Watch was issued for portions of the Dominican Republic. @wsvn @7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/NDEX9AnB9V
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) August 27, 2019
South Florida Forecast Next 7 Days
Look for sizzling afternoons with storms developing through Wednesday. By the end of the week, ocean breeze returns with typical Summer weather. This means we will see overnight/morning passing showers and afternoon isolated storms. Heading into the long holiday weekend, our weather (type of conditions) will depend on what happens with Dorian currently moving through the Caribbean.
Stay informed with your #StormStation as our weekend weather will depend on what happens with #Dorian. @wsvn @7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/tR1UggaPh7
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) August 27, 2019
Stay informed with your Storm Station for the latest!
Vivian Gonzalez
Meteorologist, AMS Certified
WSVN Channel 7