Ken Kaye's Storm Center

More sun for holiday weekend

By Ken Kaye — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:45:00 GMT

After lots of gray gloom, heavy rains and big puddles in the past few days, South Florida should dry out and see more sun - just in time for the long Memorial Day weekend.

Disturbance near Florida strengthening

By Ken Kaye — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:08:00 GMT

An expansive disturbance centered over the Keys and Florida Straits appears to be getting better defined and could become a tropical storm over the weekend, the National Hurricane Center said.

NOAA: 4 to 8 hurricanes this season; disturbance bringing rain to South Florida

By Ken Kaye — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:16:00 GMT

Government forecasters are calling for an average or slightly below average storm season, with 9 to 15 named storms, including four to eight hurricanes. They project that one to three of the hurricanes will be major, with winds greater than 110 mph.

Monday's forecast calls for warm temps and afternoon showers

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:55:00 GMT

It's definitely summer in South Florida with rain and sun in the forecast. The day is expected to start out clear and sunny with temperatures just below 90 degrees. Afternoon storms are possible with a 30 percent chance of rain after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Tropical Storm Alberto emerges in Atlantic

By Ken Kaye — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:48:00 GMT

With less than two weeks to go before the official start of the hurricane season, the first tropical storm already has formed in the Atlantic.

Weekend forecast: Mix of sun and storms

By Ken Kaye — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:11:00 GMT

Expect a mix of sun, clouds and possibly some storms today, as well as over the weekend.

Storms don't always go where forecast

By Ken Kaye — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:40:00 GMT

It’s one of the biggest challenges for tropical meteorologists: convincing residents to brace for a storm even if it’s not aiming right at them. That’s because hurricanes and tropical storms don’t always go where they’re forecast.

Gov. Rick Scott: Odds are against another quiet hurricane season in Florida

By Ken Kaye — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:46:00 GMT

Don’t let six hurricane-free years in Florida fool you into thinking the upcoming season will be a cakewalk.

Afternoon showers and storms likely again

By Ken Kaye — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:21:00 GMT

Afternoon showers and storms are likely again today, the National Weather Service in Miami said.

Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon

By Ken Kaye — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:07:00 GMT

South Florida might see some strong to severe storms capable of producing heavy rains today, the National Weather Service in Miami said.

Hurricane center to develop six- and seven-day forecasts again this year

By Ken Kaye — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

For the first time, the National Hurricane Center plans to develop six- and seven-day track forecasts for an entire storm season.

Rainy season starts; afternoon storms likely this week

By Ken Kaye — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:17:00 GMT

The rainy season, where storms pop up most afternoons, has officially started, the National Weather Service in Miami said Monday.

Atlantic disturbance pops up two weeks before start of hurricane season

By Ken Kaye — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:45:00 GMT

It's really not much more than a meteorological oddity at this point.

Friday forecast: Slightly cooler, calmer

By Ken Kaye — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:32:00 GMT

Thanks to a weak cold front, the next few days should be drier, calmer and a touch cooler.

Thursday forecast: Storms likely again

By Ken Kaye — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:54:00 GMT

Another round of afternoon storms is expected to move across South Florida on Thursday, the result of heat, humidity and instability in the atmosphere.

It's time of year when thunderstorms strongest

By Ken Kaye , Staff Writer — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:37:00 GMT

No wonder South Florida has been so dark and stormy this week — and is likely to be next week as well.

More storms possible today

By Ken Kaye — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:10:00 GMT

All those dark clouds and afternoon storms on Tuesday were a pretty good preview what rainy season looks like.

Tuesday forecast: Darn near hot, rain

By Ken Kaye — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:36:00 GMT

Expect another warm day with a good chance of rain.

Bustling 1930s tropical era even busier than previously thought

By Ken Kaye — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:16:00 GMT

The five-year span from 1931 to 1935 was one of the busiest tropical periods ever, producing four of the top 25 deadliest hurricanes on record.

Heat, humidity starting to build

By Ken Kaye — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:21:00 GMT

Summertime isn't far away, as heat and humidity already are building in the atmosphere.

Rainy season might start early this year

By Ken Kaye — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:48:00 GMT

This year’s rainy season might start early and be wetter than usual, the National Weather Service says.

Mostly sunny and warm through weekend

By Ken Kaye — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Expect plenty of sun and warm - borderline hot - temperatures through the weekend.

Thursday forecast: Mostly sunny, still breezy

By Ken Kaye — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

South Florida should see a mix of sun and clouds on Thursday. Meanwhile, the heat is on in Central Florida.

Finally, some sun

By Ken Kaye — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:33:00 GMT

As the Beatles once said, here comes the sun .

Expect a hot, stormy start to summer

By Ken Kaye — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:32:00 GMT

As if South Florida isn’t sweltering enough in summer.