South Florida greets Easter Sunday with gusty breezes
Easter Sunday will see a gusty breeze throughout much of the day. The wind will be coming right off the ocean and pushing through the metro areas and the Keys with gusts near 30 mph.
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Dave is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology. In addition to his AMS credentials, he is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) and member of the American Meteorology Society.
Dave was born just outside of Philadelphia and became a weather enthusiast one day when a round of golf was cut short by a violent thunderstorm. His interest in thunderstorms is what led him to tornado alley and one of the top Meteorology schools in the country.
Dave enjoys working with students and teachers to share his knowledge of meteorology. He has been a mentor for the Student Weather Station and Datastream Atmosphere, programs that brings meteorological science curriculum into the classroom. As an Eagle Scout he also works closely with the scouting community and will often be seen visiting local troops to help the boys get their Weather Merit Badge.
Dave is happily married and has three children. His twins were born on Christmas Eve and his youngest was born on Tax Day. His wife has ties to South Florida and loves taking the children to the beach. Dave loves the South Florida warm weather and takes full advantage of the extended golf season whenever he can get away from work and daddy duties.
Easter Sunday will see a gusty breeze throughout much of the day. The wind will be coming right off the ocean and pushing through the metro areas and the Keys with gusts near 30 mph.
An area of low pressure moved through the Gulf towards South Florida.
Isolated showers possible early Saturday and Sunday.
Friday will see drier air move in as the skies clear throughout the day.
Snowfall in one city broke a record set in 1954.
The weekend will be warmer with more sun.
Saturday and Sunday morning, the lows will be in the 50s.
A few showers are possible early in the afternoon.
Stray showers can't be ruled out for Friday.
Saturday and Sunday a stray shower can't be ruled out before the much anticipated drier and cooler air arrives.
Thursday and Friday remain dry but warmer with highs climbing into the middle 80s.
Afternoon high temperatures will climb a degree or two each day this week.
Spotty showers will develop along the front as it moves north to south.
Heavy downpours will reduce visibility and lead to minor flooding on roadways as showers continue
The breeze is causing hazardous beach and boating conditions.