Weather forecast, September 16

After two relatively dry days to open the work week, showers and thunderstorms should return Wednesday afternoon along with an intermittent mix of sun and clouds. 

The storms will work their way westward with the ocean breeze.

Come Thursday and Friday, chances climb to 80% as additional moisture from the Bahamas streams into our backyard. The most active day will undoubtedly be Saturday, with a 90% chance of heavy downpours and frequent lightning.

Out in the open Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center predicts a 30% chance of a depression or storm developing near Bermuda – though it presents little danger to the U.S.

Luis Dieguez graduated from FIU in 2024 with his Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences, concentrating on the atmospheric science track. A South Florida native, he brings in-depth expertise on the region’s quickly-changing weather conditions.