Llarisa Abreu

Miami, United States

Meteorologist at WTVJ-TV (Miami, FL)

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Articles

The impact climate change has had on South Florida's rain season

2 months ago | nbcmiami.com | Steve MacLaughlin |Llarisa Abreu

Climate change has made South Florida's rainy, heat and hurricane seasons all much more dangerous. When it comes to rain, we are seeing more and more frequent intense rainfalls; a larger amount of rain in a shorter period of time. In 2023, several 6" rain events plus a lot of smaller events added up to a record-shattering 113.61" in Fort Lauderdale. The biggest event was on April 12th, 2023, when we saw two feet of rain.
Tuesday showers prompt severe thunderstorm warnings in South Florida

Mar 25, 2025 | 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.
After weeks of dry weather, much-needed rain returns to South Florida

Mar 24, 2025 | nbcmiami.com | Llarisa Abreu

After weeks of dry weather, South Florida will prepare for the other extreme: periods of heavy rain. We are anticipating much-needed rainfall across the region Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night. You'll notice a warm and muggy start to your day with partly cloudy skies. Winds Tuesday will remain out of the southeast, priming the atmosphere with ample moisture. The cause of the inclement weather will be a disturbance that will cross the area, leading to periods of heavy rainfall.
South Florida under fire weather watch; smoky haze drifts over Broward

Mar 6, 2025 | nbcmiami.com | Llarisa Abreu

A fire weather watch is in effect across South Florida until 7 p.m. Thursday, after the passage of Wednesday night's front left the air bone dry. It is also quite gusty, as wind gusts are coming in close to 25 mph. This combination of low humidity, lack of rain and gusty winds has prompted a fire weather watch, meaning that "any fire that develops could catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended," the National Weather Service says. Fire in Fort Lauderdale today?
Series of cold fronts are on the way

Feb 14, 2025 | nbcmiami.com | Llarisa Abreu

The long holiday weekend is here, and temperatures on both Saturday and Sunday will be well above average and downright summer-like. By Sunday, daytime highs in Miami will come close to tying the record of 88 degrees; our forecast high is 86. But change is near - a cold front will work through South Florida on Sunday night into Monday, ushering in seasonable temperatures as well as a few spotty showers.
Another cold snap is set to arrive in South Florida

Dec 1, 2024 | nbcmiami.com | Llarisa Abreu

The weekend weather trended cooler as a weak cold front moved through South Florida, causing temperatures to dip into the 70s during the day and the low 60s at night. We're expecting another burst of chillier air as a second cold front arrives early in the week. This front will bring widespread 50s by Tuesday morning, with the chilly temperatures continuing into Wednesday. With a northerly wind, any trace of humidity will disappear, and temperatures will easily drop to below-average levels.
The likely return of La Niña: What will winter look like this year in South Florida?

Nov 22, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Llarisa Abreu

The return of La Niña this winter will likely lead to a warmer and drier than normal winter season in South Florida. The La Niña pattern refers to the periodic cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and east-central equatorial Pacific, which occurs, on average, every 3 to 5 years. La Niña winters are typically characterized by a northern jet stream, which leads to low pressure systems tracking across the Northern half of the United States – keeping storms far away from Florida.
What will winter look like this year in South Florida?

Nov 21, 2024 | nbcmiami.com | Llarisa Abreu

The return of La Niña this winter will likely lead to a warmer and drier than normal winter season in South Florida. The La Niña pattern refers to the periodic cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and east-central equatorial Pacific, which occurs, on average, every 3 to 5 years. La Niña winters are typically characterized by a northern jet stream, which leads to low pressure systems tracking across the Northern half of the United States - keeping storms far away from Florida.
Tropical development likely in central Caribbean as hurricane season draws to a close

Nov 12, 2024 | nbcmiami.com | Llarisa Abreu

A tropical wave in the central Caribbean is closely being monitored by the National Hurricane Center and is being referred to as invest 99L. The disturbance is producing unorganized showers and thunderstorms and has a high chance of developing over the next 7 days, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Tuesday. Hurricane Hunter aircraft will fly into the area of concern Wednesday to collect data needed to better forecast the potential storm.
Wind Advisory in effect for Broward, Miami-Dade throughout Election Day

Nov 5, 2024 | nbcmiami.com | Llarisa Abreu

Voters in South Florida have seen gloomy skies and an increasing wind throughout Election Day. There is a Wind Advisory in effect for coastal Broward and Miami-Dade until 1 a.m. on Wednesday for gusts as high as 40 mph. We'll watch for wind gust as high as 40 mph along the coast and around 30-35 mph for inland locations. Periods of scattered showers are also on the ballot Tuesday. Plus, these windy conditions will actually increase as Rafael makes its closest approach to South Florida on Wednesday.