Rain causes flooding as car drives through it – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Michael Julian Photograph
Although South Florida is currently in its dry season, there is still a chance that a significant rainstorm will occur.
Dry season is defined as the period of the year from October 15 to May 15 when just 30 percent of the annual rainfall occurs.
The past three days have not been dry at all, with some regions receiving as much rain as 10 inches since Sunday night.
Why is it raining so much?
There’s a trigger. Late on Sunday, the trigger passed across South Florida in the form of a cold front before becoming stationary in the Florida Straights, which was near enough to us in South Florida to cause an atmospheric lift.
A conveyer belt has been constructed for showers and storms to jump on and push inland from the Atlantic waters due to strong high pressure to the north mixing with the stalled front.
This influx of Atlantic rain has been powerful enough to cause wind gusts over 40 mph and flood out numerous locations throughout the region.
Tuesday had the unusually rare occurrence of wind, heavy surf, small vessels, high risk of rip currents, and flood advisories.
Deep moisture, patchy floods, and strong gusts appear to be sticking around for another day.
By Wednesday night, the stalled front and trigger should be well north of South Florida as it moves back to the north as a warm front.
With the trigger gone and the winds shifting to the southwest, we will swiftly warm up in addition to drying out.
The afternoon’s highs will jump from the upper 70s to the upper 80s and possibly even close to 90 degrees. Before you know it, you’ll be hoping for another cold front!
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Chris began his writing as a hobby while attending Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. Today he and his wife live in the Orlando area with their three children and dog.
