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Hot Sun, Drier Air, Steamy Temps In The 90’s; Watching The Tropics

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drier airSouth Florida will feel the hot sun on Wednesday with a few early showers zipping by as drier air settles in. After those early showers on the ocean breeze, Wednesday will feature hot sun and some clouds, with just the chance of a stray storm well inland. Highs on Wednesday will be in the steamy low 90s — but feeling more like 100 degrees.

The drier air will linger on Thursday, so look for a few early coastal showers followed by hot sun and a few clouds. Highs on Thursday will be in the low 90s.

More moisture moves in on Friday and hangs around for the weekend. Friday features showers and a few storms, along with some sun and more clouds. Highs on Friday will be in the low 90s.

Saturday’s forecast includes clouds, showers, and some afternoon storms. Saturday’s highs will be near 90 degrees.

Sunday will bring passing showers, periods of sun and clouds, and afternoon storms. Highs on Sunday will be near 90 degrees.

drier airIn the tropics, the wave in the central Atlantic has a high chance of developing into a depression during the next day or so as it moves west-northwestward.

Donna Thomas has studied hurricanes for two decades. She holds a PhD in history when her experience with Hurricane Andrew ultimately led her to earn a degree in broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State University. Donna spent 15 years at WFOR-TV (CBS4 in Miami-Fort Lauderdale), where she worked as a weather producer with hurricane experts Bryan Norcross and David Bernard. She also produced hurricane specials and weather-related features and news coverage, as well as serving as pool TV producer at the National Hurricane Center during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Donna also served as a researcher on NOAA's Atlantic Hurricane Database Reanalysis Project. Donna specializes in Florida's hurricane history.