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Showers And Storms Today, Drier Thursday; Watching The Tropics

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DrierSome showers and storms will still be around South Florida on Wednesday, but drier days are ahead. Wednesday features a somewhat cooler start than we’re used to, and we’ll see a mix of sun and clouds early. Showers and storms will develop in the afternoon, but the sea breeze should push much of the activity well inland — a good thing after Tuesday’s dangerous flooding in Miami Beach and some other areas. Wednesday will also see a moderate risk of dangerous rip currents at the Palm Beach county beaches, as swells from what was Tropical Depression Emily arrive. Highs on Wednesday will be in the low 90s — but it will feel even hotter.

Drier air arrives on Thursday, so we’ll see plenty of sun, a few clouds, and just the chance of a stray storm — more likely in the northern parts of the area. Thursday’s highs will be in the low to mid 90s.

Friday will bring a nice mix of sun and clouds and just the chance of a stray afternoon storm. Friday’s highs will be in the low to mid 90s.

Look for moisture to work in on Saturday, so a few afternoon storms will form along the sea breeze. Highs on Saturday will be in the low 90s.

Sunday’s forecast includes a few early showers, a mix of sun and clouds, and afternoon storms in spots. Sunday’s highs will be in the low 90s.

DrierIn the tropics, Emily has lost its tropical characteristics as it continues to pull away from the southeast U.S. coast. Elsewhere, a wave approaching the central Atlantic has a low chance of developing during the next several days.

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.