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Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore.
Florida residents are evacuating and filling sandbags ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Helene, which is forecast to rapidly intensify.
CBS News Miami's meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez reminds South Florida residents and visitors to stay hydrated even in this near-perfect, 80-degree day. There is a chance of mid-afternoon showers. But overall, autumn is off to a great start.
It's the first day of fall with South Florida highs around 90 degrees with a 30 percent chance of rain.
CBS News Miami Next Weather Forecast for September 16, 2024.
Get ready for afternoon thunderstorms and continued high temperatures.
The advisory was issued for Miami-Dade and Broward Counties until 6 p.m. and until 7 p.m. for the Florida Keys.
The highest chance of rain is from midday through afternoon and evening.
A few heavy showers rolled through South Florida earlier Tuesday but the rain chance will be highest midday through the afternoon and evening.
A heat advisory has been issued for Miami-Dade and Broward counties until 4 p.m., due to 90 degree temperatures that feel closer to 106 degrees.
The Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Francine while South Florida continues to experience intermittent showers and a heat advisory.
Spotty showers across South Florida will provide little relief from the heat. CBS News Miami meteorologist KC Sherman talks about heat-related health risks.
Heat advisories are back in effect for much of South Florida with temperatures feeling like 108 to 111.
A flood advisory is out for Broward County and Miami-Dade.
Rain will continue throughout the weekend with the heaviest moving north into Broward County.
CBS News Miami meteorologist KC Sherman's weather outlook for South Florida.
More than 60 million people were under heat alerts Tuesday as a scorching heat wave blanketed the Midwest.
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
Scattered storms will be possible due to plenty of moisture around with some heavy downpours and localized flooding possible.
NOAA forecasters say there's a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
CBS News Miami's Next Weather team is forecasting highs in the low 90s for Broward, Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys.
Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
Bright sunshine over Miami with stray showers makes it feel like 100 degrees until the late afternoon.
It's another hot day in South Florida with temperatures starting out in the upper 70s.
CBS News Miami Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera says Wednesday morning will bring showers with temperatures in the 90s.
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The incident took place in the area of Southwest 182nd Avenue and Southwest 248th Street.
Port St. Lucie Police arrested Gregory Allen Davis, 49, and a 15-year-old after what started as a prank involving an Orbeez toy gun escalated into an armed confrontation.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
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