Lake Okeechobee
Coverage of Lake Okeechobee in the Nexus archive.
- Hot, Mostly Dry Pattern Continues
South Florida will remain hot with high temperatures in the low to mid-90s and heat index values reaching 100-110 due to a dry air mass and Saharan dust. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be limited but may occur in Palm Beach County, Lake Okeechobee, and interior South Florida. Drier conditions are expected through Friday, with increased moisture and scattered storms returning this weekend.
- Hot, Hazy & Mostly Dry
South Florida will remain hot and hazy through the work week due to Saharan dust, with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values exceeding 100. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are expected in Palm Beach County, the Lake Okeechobee region, and interior South Florida, though rain chances remain below average until the weekend. The Atlantic is currently quiet.
- Heat Advisory in Effect as South Florida Turns Hotter and Drier
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward Counties as South Florida experiences temperatures in the low to mid 90s with heat index values up to 108 degrees. Tropical Depression Two, currently in the northeastern Gulf, is expected to strengthen but poses no direct threat to South Florida. Drier air will lead to hotter conditions through Wednesday, with rain chances decreasing and afternoon storms becoming less frequent.
- Hot, Hazy, and Mostly Dry Across South Florida
South Florida experiences hot, hazy weather with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s due to the Saharan Air Layer, which suppresses thunderstorms. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible in interior areas, while coastal regions remain mostly dry. The Atlantic Basin shows no tropical activity.
- Florida’s experience with toxic algae blooms can help clear up Reflecting Pool mess
Florida's St. Johns River is affected by toxic algae blooms due to excessive nutrients, similar to the issue in Washington's Reflecting Pool. The article suggests Florida's experience with algae blooms could inform solutions for the Reflecting Pool problem.
- June 19: Heat wave continues for South Florida into the weekend
South Florida is experiencing a fifth consecutive Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. with heat index up to 110°, followed by thunderstorms developing near Lake Okeechobee and moving south. Scattered storms are expected over Father’s Day weekend, with the heat wave continuing into next week at similar levels.