By NBC 6 South Florida
With a weekend of appreciated rain, South Florida is set for yet another stormy adventure on Monday. What can homeowners look forward to?
When Will It Rain Today?
It should be back as early as mid-morning Monday, with thunderstorms set to persist on into the late afternoon and even early evening.
What Are the Weather Dangers?
Not severe in and of themselves, these storms might still deliver:
- Recurring lightning
- Brief heavy rain
- Gusty winds
- Small hail (in isolated areas)
Rainfall Totals Over the Weekend
Rain recently eased droughts, with some areas reporting impressive totals:
- Cutler Bay: 6+ inches
- Palmetto Bay: 5.34 inches
- Richmond Heights: 4.41 inches
- Pembroke Pines: 3.88 inches
- South Miami: 3.81 inches
- Plantation: 2.18 inches
What’s Next in the Forecast?
Drier weather is expected to roll in starting Monday night, with little rain in sight the remainder of the week. The next significant chance of rain may come over the weekend.
Drought Update
Rain this weekend was a welcome sight for many locales, but Miami and Fort Lauderdale remain approximately 5 inches behind normal rainfall to date this year, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports.
