Distant high pressure in the Western Atlantic and a disturbance located several hundred miles East of the Bahamas is helping to produce windy conditions along the coast.
The wind is helping to drag some moisture in from the ocean and that is why gusty downpours are in the forecast for today.
However, by the end of the week we could see added moisture moving in from the Caribbean to increase our rain chances back between a 50-60%, which is typical for this time of year. Look for scattered storms from Friday through the weekend.
Today in the Tropics: Watching Three Areas
NEW: The first storm of the season has formed. Tropical Storm Alberto is located in the Western Gulf of Mexico & on the forecast track, the center will reach the coast of Northeastern Mexico early Thursday morning. It is already bringing heavy rains, coastal flooding, and gusty winds to the coasts of Texas & northeastern Mexico. Models are showing 5 to 10 inches of rain with isolated amounts up to 15 inches. Life-threatening flash flooding possible and especially in areas of high terrain.
Disturbance located East of the Bahamas has a low chance to form during the next 48 hours. Conditions are marginally favorable for growth as it moves towards the Southeast U.S.
Low pressure is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico similar to where Potential Storm #1 is located over the weekend.
Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one!
Vivian Gonzalez
Meteorologist, AMS Certified
WSVN Channel 7