Strong area of high pressure and plenty of dry air will make for another beautiful day across South Florida with typical temperatures (lows in the upper 60’s and highs in the low 80’s). By tomorrow, it begins to drift East into the Western Atlantic Ocean as a front approaches North Florida. This will draw up the warmth, humidity and moisture levels for the weekend.
Most computer models are insisting that highs will soar above average with lows in the 70’s and highs in the mid to upper 80’s. Also, a chance of showers and storms return on Sunday. This chance sticks around through Tuesday with no major temperature change expected.
WARMING UP: Today, expect average temperatures with lots of sunshine, followed by slightly warmer temps tomorrow. Saturday will continue to be warm and mainly dry outside of an isolated shower chance at night. #7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/hNuwxhHqng
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) April 8, 2021
HEATING UP: Temps will be near normal today before a warming trend continues into the weekend. Eventually, temps will be well above average for this time of year, especially on Monday of next week. Enjoy the more mild temperatures, while they last! #7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/6I00ZAjlQg
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) April 8, 2021
RAIN RETURNS: Showers will return to South Florida late on Saturday and especially into Sunday & Monday as a front nears the state. Tuesday & Wednesday of next week look to be much drier. #7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/A6m0JS7lH5
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) April 8, 2021
One of several agencies issues hurricane season outlooks and Colorado State University released their forecast for the season today. They are calling for an above-average season with 17 named storms, 8 becoming hurricanes and of those hurricanes, 4 becoming major storms of Category 3 or higher. The lack of the atmospheric phenomenon known as a El Niño and warm sea surface temperatures are the main reasons why plenty of tropical activity is observed. Also, seasonal averages will be updated in a couple of weeks as per the director of The National Hurricane Center to account for the new 30 year average. The official forecast from NOAA will be released by the end of May.
CSU has released its 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast & is predicting another above-average season this year. Warm ocean temperatures & lack of El Niño are the main reasons. Seasonal averages are going to be updated in a few weeks. @wsvn @7weather pic.twitter.com/pn8hoiQKuM
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) April 8, 2021
Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one!
Vivian Gonzalez
Meteorologist, AMS Certified
WSVN Channel 7
