Lantana, Florida Weather Forecast Discussion

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FXUS62 KMFL 081648
AFDMFL
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
1248 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...New UPDATE, AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1215 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
- Heavy rainfall in a short period of time could result in
   localized flooding.
- Excessive cloud to ground lightning is possible with storms,
   When Thunder Roars Go Indoors.
&&
.UPDATE...
Issued at 1215 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
Analysis early this afternoon reveals an atmosphere that remains
conducive for pockets of heavy rainfall and isolated localized
flooding. ACARS and mesoanalysis observational data depict a
saturated vertical profile with a classic Skinny CAPE orientation,
PWAT values close to the 90th percentile for the date, slow mid
and upper level wind vectors, and light southerly to southwesterly
850mb flow. In addition, all three major components for
thunderstorm development will be met today which are: 1) Moisture,
2) Instability, and 3) Lift. Moisture continues to stream
northwards from the Gulf and Caribbean via light southerly flow,
Instability will continue to increase as diurnal heating continues
to allow for us to heat up. Lift will be generated by sea-breeze
circulations and outflow boundaries as they collide and interact
with each other. While widespread rainfall accumulations of less
than 1 inch are forecast, locations directly underneath slow
moving thunderstorms could pick up several inches of rainfall in a
short period of time. Rainfall rates of 3-5 inches an hour may
result in localized bulls-eyes of higher precipitation, which may
cause street/urban flooding if it occurs over vulnerable poor-
drainage urban areas.
Mesoscale models have been pretty fickle lately, depicting
different solutions from run to run. Rather than focusing on
potential convective evolution, I`ll just focus on the two
main pressing hazards which are: 1) heavy rainfall/localized
flooding and 2) cloud to ground lightning.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 334 AM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
Model and synoptic analyses depict a deep mid/upper lvl trough
descending upon the US east coast, while a sfc stationary boundary
remains stretched across the central Gulf and central Fl. An
attendant low meanders around the eastern Gulf waters. Meanwhile,
the northern half of the peninsula remains at the base of the
trough, which may contribute a little better dynamic support for
stronger thunderstorms this afternoon.
In general, the synoptic setup will be very similar to the previous
days as abundant moisture remains trapped across SoFlo, with PWATs
from MFL upper air and model soundings remaining in the 2.2-2.5"
range. NBM and ensembles keep high-end POPs in place for the short
term, mainly in the 75 to 85 percent range each afternoon. Also,
pressure gradients remain very weak, with light S/SW flow prevailing
across the area.
Sea breeze boundaries should again be the focal points for deeper
convection. High-res solutions show max rainfall in the 1-2" in
general, but with potential for locally isolated 3" or higher. WPC
is keeping all of SoFlo under a marginal risk of excessive
rainfall (level 1 of 4), mainly for this afternoon, along with
potential for isolated risk of flash flooding. Slow-moving or
stationary thunderstorms over urban areas may produce the ideal
conditions for significant flooding in urban metro areas. Some
storms may become strong (isolated severe cells possible), with
main hazards being gusty winds, lightning strikes and heavy rain.
Similar to yesterday, the expected widespread cloud cover in the
afternoon hours should not preclude daytime heating during the
morning hours. Therefore, max temps should again reach the upper
80s over northern areas, and low-mid 90s elsewhere before shower
and thunderstorm activity intensifies.
The overall weather pattern continues on Tuesday, with the
aforementioned stationary front still lingering across C FL
keeping abundant moisture in place. Max POPs also remain in the
75-85% range, and a repeat of daytime heating/sea breeze and
outflow boundary interactions.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 334 AM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
The rather soggy/moist weather pattern continues through much of the
week as model guidance keep a lingering front around C FL through at
least Thursday, then very slowly pushing it southward through the
weekend. The above normal moisture will linger over SoFlo, with
ensembles still showing potential for a low developing around the
northern portions of the peninsula later in the week. Uncertainty
remains high regarding the details of this feature and its
potential impacts.
The overall wet pattern should continue through the end of the work
week. The risk of flooding will likely peak in the Wed-Thu
timeframe as the boundary slides into the southern tip of the
peninsula. Then beginning on Fri, drier air finally begins to
filter from the north and POPs slowly decrease. But enough remnant
moisture should remain in place for at least high-end scattered
coverage through Sunday.
Maybe the first true change in the ongoing weather pattern will be a
likely drop in temperatures for the weekend with the arrival of a
drier/slightly cooler air mass behind the FROPA. Not much cooler,
but afternoon max temps will likely be in the mid-upper 80s by
Saturday.
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1215 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
Light west-southwesterly flow continues at the time of 18z TAF
issuance, however sea-breeze circulations should veer winds
onshore along both coasts shortly with SHRA/TSRA developing
between 18-20z and overspreading the region. TEMPOs have been
added to better time out potential terminals impacts (erratic wind
shifts, sub MVFR cigs and vis). L/V winds will prevail after
sunset.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 334 AM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
A light to moderate south-southwesterly wind continues today
across most of the local waters, becoming generally light and
variable by mid week. Scattered to numerous showers and
thunderstorms will be possible each day through the forecast
period with rough seas and gusty winds briefly accompanying
thunderstorms.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Miami            77  90  78  91 /  70  70  40  60
West Kendall     76  90  76  91 /  60  70  30  60
Opa-Locka        77  91  77  92 /  70  70  40  60
Homestead        76  89  76  90 /  60  60  30  50
Fort Lauderdale  76  90  77  91 /  70  70  50  60
N Ft Lauderdale  77  91  78  92 /  70  80  50  70
Pembroke Pines   77  92  77  93 /  70  70  40  60
West Palm Beach  76  90  76  91 /  70  80  60  70
Boca Raton       75  91  76  92 /  70  80  50  70
Naples           77  89  77  90 /  70  80  50  70
&&
.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
AM...None.
GM...None.
&&
$$
SHORT TERM...17
LONG TERM....17
AVIATION...Hadi

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