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13-06-2025
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Saharan Dust moves into Florida as National Hurricane Center tracks 3 tropical waves
Saharan Dust over portions of Florida is keeping skies hazy. It's also helping inhibit the development of any tropical systems. The Atlantic is likely to remain quiet through the end of June, despite some early hints at tropical formation, according to AccuWeather. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Reduced air quality and rain chances are in the forecast today, June 13, as a plume of Saharan Dust remains above South Florida, according to the National Weather Service Miami. Dust, along with wind shear, help suppress tropical development but also brings hazy skies and colorful sunrises and sunsets. The first named storm in the Atlantic basin will be Andrea. Here's the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 2 a.m. Friday, June 13: The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves in the Atlantic: Tropical wave 1: An eastern Atlantic tropical wave is near 32W from 15N southward, and moving westward around 11 mph. Tropical wave 2: A tropical North Atlantic tropical wave is over the eastern Caribbean Islands at 61.5W from 18N southward, and moving westward at 11 to 17 mph. Tropical wave 3: A southwestern Caribbean tropical wave is near 80W from SW of Jamaica southward across western Panama, and moving westward at around 11 to 17 mph. "The average first named storm in the Atlantic is June 20, but development over the central and eastern basin looks unfavorable through June at this time," said AccuWeather lead hurricane forecaster Alex DaSilva. "We still expect the Central American gyre to form later this month, and its formation could spur tropical development in waters in the western Caribbean or southwestern Gulf." Now is the time to prepare for a hurricane, before a storm is approaching. Saharan dust is expected to help keep the tropics quiet into the week of June 16, according to AccuWeather. Frequent pockets of dust are moving across the Atlantic from Africa, where they'll affect Florida as they move into the Gulf. A plume of Saharan Dust is expected to arrive in South Florida starting Friday, June 13, according to the National Weather Service Miami. The arrival of the dust should decrease rain chances starting Friday. The National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances in the eastern Pacific, including one expected to become the next named storm later today, June 13. is located west of southwestern Mexico. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, with higher gusts. Strengthening is expected and the system is forecast to become a tropical storm later today and continue strengthening Saturday as it moves parallel to the coast of southwestern Mexico. Impacts to land are expected to be 2-4 inches of rain, with localized amounts of 6 inches across the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacán, and Colima through the weekend. The next named storm to form in the eastern Pacific, which has its own list of storms separate from the Atlantic basin, will be Dalila. Also in the eastern Pacific, an area of low pressure is expected to develop late this weekend or early next week near the coast of Central America. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some gradual development. Historically, tropical cyclones form close to the U.S. in June, with the most common locations being the northwestern Caribbean and the eastern Gulf, according to Dr. Ryan Truchelut, chief meteorologist with WeatherTiger. Truchelut is a Florida meteorologist who works with the USA TODAY Network. "None of the reputable forecast models are showing a realistic chance of anything tropical forming on the Atlantic side of Central America through mid-month." ➤ WeatherTiger: False alarms, beneficial rain and a dusty start to Florida storm season The exception is the GFS model, which is predicting a Caribbean tropical storm will spin up in 10 to 12 days, then move generally northward, Truchelut said. "The GFS has a persistent and well-known bias for incorrectly predicting development in the Caribbean at this specific time of year," Truchelut said. "All told, while something could eventually spin up in two or three weeks, the GFS' frequent false alarms should be disregarded." A "ghost hurricane" is a term used to describe a tropical storm or hurricane that appears in a forecast model but which doesn't happen in reality, according to CNN. Pensacola, western Panhandle: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Tallahassee, central Panhandle: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 p.m. It'll be mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Jacksonville, North/Northeast Florida: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Daytona Beach to Stuart, East/Central Florida: Best chances for showers and storms today are across the interior west of I-95. Highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s, with peak heat indices 100 to 103. West Palm Beach to Naples, South/Southwest Florida: Reduced air quality and rain chances are in the forecast today as a plume of Saharan Dust remains above South Florida Fort Myers to Sarasota, West/Southwest Florida: There's a chance for showers today, with a high near 88 and heat index as high as 102. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA said. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. We will update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Hurricane season in Florida quiet so far. Saharan Dust is helping
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04-06-2025
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Florida weather radar shows storms that could affect your day. See areas under flood watch
An area of low pressure off the coast of Florida June 4 is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the state. If the system remains offshore, it could gradually develop some subtropical or tropical characteristics later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Florida also is being impacted by Saharan dust moving into the state and expected to stick around into the early weekend. The dust will bring hazy skies and vivid sunrises and sunsets. By the end of the week, expect temperatures to increase, with heat indices predicted to reach as high as 103 in the west-central portions of the state, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. "Unsettled and active" weather are expected across Florida, moving north through midweek, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Localized flash flooding is possible Wednesday and Thursday, especially with multiple rounds of rainfall over urban areas. A flood watch is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties, with an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain expected June 4 and some isolated locations getting up to 6 inches, according to the National Weather Service Miami. The National Weather Service Melbourne warned residents June 3 the weak area of low pressure near Florida could bring "unsettled weather" for the next few days. Some rain could become heavy and lead to localized flooding. Northeast Florida can expect multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms into Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. Some areas received up to 2 inches June 3. Some areas in Southwest Florida could receive more than 2.5 inches of rain June 4, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay. The greatest amount of rain are likely along coastal areas of west-central and Southwest Florida. The Panhandle also can expect rain. "Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Wednesday June 4. Heavy rainfall will be possible with a widespread 1.5 to 3 inches through Thursday with isolated higher amounts," according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee. Scattered and "potentially numerous showers" also are expected for the eastern Panhandle June 4, according to the National Weather Service Mobile. We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Florida weather radar: See where storms are, forecast
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24-05-2025
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North Perry Airport, roads closed overnight due to storm damage
Thunderstorms spread throughout South Florida from Friday afternoon into the evening, forcing closures of North Perry Airport and at least one Broward County road until Saturday morning. All of South Florida was at marginal risk for isolated to severe storms on Friday, though National Weather Service Miami forecasters said some impacts could continue into the early morning hours. Strong winds uprooted trees and knocked down power lines on Friday evening. The most severe damage reported was from more than 50 mph winds lifting a Cessna off the ground and onto a fuel truck at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines. The area around North Perry Airport saw a severe storm about 6 p.m., and 'several aircraft were severely damaged,' airport spokesperson Arlene Satchell said in an email to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The airport will be closed until at least 7 a.m. Saturday for the Broward County Aviation Department to continue assessing damage, she said. Satchell did not know how many airplanes were damaged. Reports that the damage in Pembroke Pines was from a tornado are false, NWS Miami meteorologist Sammy Hadi told the Sun Sentinel. The environment on Friday was supportive for large hail, which there were some reports of locally, and straight line winds. The damage was due to 'a thunderstorm collapsing violently,' he said. Sunshine Boulevard in Miramar will be closed in both directions, starting at the 2600 block, until at at least midnight due to downed power lines and damage from the storms, said Janice McIntosh, a spokesperson for Miramar Police. Several electrical lines and trees were knocked down in the area of Palm Avenue and Northwest 72nd Avenue in Pembroke Pines, the police department said in a post on X urging people to drive with caution. This is a developing story, so check back for updates. Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.
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21-05-2025
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Heat index could hit 107 in this Florida city. Will 'cold' front bring rain before Memorial Day?
As residents across the U.S. recover from deadly tornadoes, Florida is facing another problem: heat. The heat index — which is the temperature it feels like outside — is expected to reach triple digits May 21 across several areas of the Sunshine State, and high temperatures are forecast to remain in place over the Memorial Day weekend. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The National Weather Service Miami warned dangerous heat is expected from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties Wednesday afternoon, with a heat index predicted to hit 107 in Miami. There may be a brief respite from high temperatures as showers associated with a weak cold front move through the state through Friday. Here's what you can expect. A weak "cold" front is moving into Florida. As it sinks south Wednesday, isolated showers are possible. Pensacola, western Panhandle: There's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms May 21, mainly before 1 p.m. Tallahassee, central Panhandle: Showers and thunderstorms are likely May 21, mainly between 3 and 5 p.m. Jacksonville, North Florida: Strong to potentially severe storms possible the afternoon and evening of May 21 as the cold front moves through the area. Gusty winds, heavy downpours, and isolated tornadoes possible. Daytona Beach to Stuart, east-central Florida: Strong to isolated severe storms will be possible during the afternoon and evening hours May 22 and May 23 as a weak front moves through the area. West Palm Beach to Naples, South Florida: A system is expected to stall over South Florida May 23 and into the weekend, helping to keep isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms possible each day. Sarasota to Fort Myers, Southwest Florida: Showers are possible during the predawn hours May 22 before moving inland in the morning hours. High temperatures will continue to reach the upper 80s to lower 90s across North Florida through May 21. Central and South Florida can expect high temperatures to reach the lower to middle 90s, as well, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Heat index values, or feels-like temperatures will remain in the upper 90s to lower 100s throughout the state through May 22, with portions of interior Northeast Florida and the Peninsula approaching or reaching the middle 100s bythe early to mid-afternoon hours. High temperatures will reach the lower to middle 90s May 23-24. Heat index values will reach the lower 90s across portions of North Florida through the end of the week following drier conditions. Similarly, heat index values throughout the Peninsula will reach the lower to middle 90s, with portions of West Central and South Florida still seeing values in the upper 90s to lower 100s. Drought conditions across Florida improved, mainly because of rain that moved through the state last week. However, severe and extreme drought conditions are expected to spread across portions of Central South Florida after a period of dry weather and warm temperatures, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Wednesday, May 21: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday: May 22: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Friday, May 23: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Saturday, May 24: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Sunday, May 25: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Memorial Day, May 26: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Follow National Weather Service Mobile on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Thursday: May 22: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Friday, May 23: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Saturday, May 24: Sunny, with a high near 93. Sunday, May 25: Sunny, with a high near 94. Memorial Day, May 26: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Follow the National Weather Service Tallahassee on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Thursday: May 22: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Friday, May 23: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Saturday, May 24: Sunny, with a high near 88. Sunday, May 25: Sunny, with a high near 90. Memorial Day, May 26: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Follow the National Weather Service Jacksonville on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Thursday: May 22: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday, May 23: Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Saturday, May 24: Sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Sunday, May 25: Sunny, with a high near 86. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Memorial Day, May 26: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: Sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday: May 22: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday, May 23: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday, May 24: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Sunday, May 25: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 87. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Memorial Day, May 26: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday: May 22: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday, May 23: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday, May 24: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday, May 25: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Memorial Day, May 26: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Thursday: May 22: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday, May 23: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60% Saturday, May 24: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Sunday, May 25: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 14 mph. Memorial Day, May 26: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84. Follow the Wednesday, May 21: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Thursday: May 22: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday, May 23: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday, May 24: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Sunday, May 25: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 11 mph. Memorial Day, May 26: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86. Follow the National Weather Service Miami on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: Sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Thursday: May 22: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. Light north wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Friday, May 23: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. Light northwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Saturday, May 24: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Sunday, May 25: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Memorial Day, May 26: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. Follow the National Weather Service Miami on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Thursday: May 22: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday, May 23: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Saturday, May 24: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Sunday, May 25: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind around 7 mph. Memorial Day, May 26: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: Sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph. Thursday: May 22: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Friday, May 23: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Saturday, May 24: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Sunday, May 25: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 87. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Memorial Day, May 26: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Wednesday, May 21: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Thursday: May 22: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday, May 23: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph Saturday, May 24: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 5 mph. Sunday, May 25: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Memorial Day, May 26: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Florida weather forecast: Will it rain for Memorial Day?
