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Dangerous Storms Eye South Florida Today

August 14, 2017
UPDATED By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Andrew Rosenthal
A slow-moving cold front will continue to make its presence felt along the Eastern Seaboard today, bringing strong to severe thunderstorms into southern Florida. Most areas south of Interstate 4 on both coasts could see a boomer today.

The threat is the result of the same cold front that brought severe thunderstorms to the Mid-Atlantic on Monday and Carolinas on Tuesday. It is moving into the Southeast, and will bring cooler and drier air into Florida today. At the same time, a sub-tropical air mass remains across the southern half of the peninsula, with the clash in air masses leading to storm development.

The strongest storms will be across extreme south Florida, including the Keys.However, much of south Florida into the Miami area could be at risk for a storm producing 50 to 60 mph winds.

In addition to the severe threat, the storms will tap into a subtropical to even tropical air mass, squeezing out quite a bit of rain in a short period of time. This could lead to areas of flash flooding. If you come across water in the road, do not attempt to cross it, as the water is deeper than it appears. Remember, "Turn Around, Don't Drown!" The good news is that most storms will be short-lived, so rainfall totals shouldn't get out of hand today.

In the wake of the front, cooler air will move into the region on Thursday, leading to a quieter end to the week.