Chelsea Ambriz

United States

Weekend Morning Meteorologist and Climate and Environment Reporter at WTVJ-TV (Miami, FL)

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What's the weather like on Memorial Day in South Florida?

1 week ago | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz

The holiday is here South Florida, and you can prepare for some rain drops on your Memorial Day. A few showers have already been scattered around the area Monday morning. Temperatures have been in the low 80s through the overnight hours. Quick passing rain will remain in the forecast off and on throughout Monday, on the sea breeze. High temperatures reach near 90 degrees and feel-like conditions will be near 100 degrees.
Feels-like temps hit triple digits on what will likely be the hottest day of 2025

2 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz

Wednesday is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far, as South Florida looks at high temperatures reaching into the low-90 degrees. Normal for this time of year is to have high temps in the upper-80s. So far, the hottest it's been is 91 degrees, which we've hit twice this month, on the 14 th and 17 th . Wednesday our area is to hit 93 to 94 degrees.
Heat index in South Florida could reach triple digits in the coming week

2 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz

The heat and humidity are continuing to rise in South Florida and the warming trend will take us into this week. There is a good chance that heat index values approach the triple digits. The high temperatures are expected to top out around 91 degrees today and start increasing a degree or two each day into Wednesday. Dew points in the low to mid-70s coupled with temps in the low 90s will make the recipe for triple-digit heat index values.
Heavy rain expected throughout South Florida starting on Monday

3 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz

Active weather is gearing up to move into South Florida and a frontal boundary has been draped and stalled in the Gulf over the last several days. Heading into Monday, it starts to get some movement and begins advancing toward the area. The front should clear the area by Tuesday afternoon and dry air will return - but not before some very active weather. Overnight tonight, showers and storms will start approaching the area from the west.
Eta Aquariid meteor shower peak is set for next week

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is the current celestial event that is happening now through the end of May. The meteors will be mainly in the Aquarius constellation which is how it gets its name. The Aquarius constellation has a region known as the "Water Jar" where the "Y" shape of the constellation will be the radial point of the meteors.
Tuesday showers prompt severe thunderstorm warnings in South Florida

2 months ago | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz |Llarisa Abreu

After weeks of dry weather, South Florida is preparing for the other extreme: periods of heavy rain. And that much-needed rainfall started Tuesday afternoon. A few showers started to pop up out west in the Everglades and briefly in Palmetto Bay shortly after 1 p.m. Then, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Miami-Dade County until 2:45 p.m. A wind gust of 60 mph and small hail was detected in that storm. See severe weather alerts here.
Showers fire up in South Florida on Tuesday

2 months ago | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz

After weeks of dry weather, South Florida is expecting another extreme: periods of heavy rain. And that much-needed rainfall was moving in Tuesday afternoon. A few showers started to pop up out west in the Everglades and briefly in Palmetto Bay shortly after 1 p.m.Off-and-on heavy rain is expected particularly after 2 p.m. and into the evening. Everyone in South Florida has a chance for active weather, but not everyone will see it at the same time.
What is a firenado? The funnel seen from Chopper6 during the Miami-Dade wildfire

2 months ago | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz

A fire tornado or a "firenado" can form within wildfires when the flames heat up the air, causing the surrounding air and smoke to rise very rapidly. This fire-made rising wind, in addition to the natural fanning breeze, can create vorticities that spin the smoke or flames into a twister. They are usually very brief and weak. Tornadoes are classified by a rotating column of air that reaches down from the cloud to the ground.
Few strong thunderstorms expected as cold front moves to South Florida

2 months ago | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz

A cold front has been moving through the country over the last few days sparking up strong and severe storms. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) was able to put the caution out for the severe weather outbreak four to six days in advance. The SPC issued a rare "high" risk (5/5) for Saturday, on Friday. The day before, the storms hit the southeast. This is rare to issue the highest rating for severe threats the day before, it has only happened two other times.
Rainy start to work week as series of cold fronts expected to hit South Florida. Here's what to expect

Jan 20, 2025 | nbcmiami.com | Chelsea Ambriz

It's a dreary start to the day with clouds and rain around South Florida. Temperatures are in the mid-60s and will fall a few more degrees before we warm up after sunrise. It'll stay cool today with highs remaining in the upper 60s under clouds and bouts of rain. A front is stalled across the area and this will keep us with the rain chances today and into the evening hours. By tomorrow, the boundary shifts just enough that we see more dry time, but the chance for rain remains.