Rita and south Florida

A tropical storm warning and hurricane watch are now in effect from Deerfield Beach south as of 11PM. At 5am tomorrow morning we may see some further adjustments in the watches and warnings depending on if Rita continues or the center forms with any additional northerly component.

Briefly, Miami has a 27% chance and West Palm Beach a 23% chance, both values are higher than this morning.

Please keep advised of this storm and be prepared for the 5AM advisory.

Getting some sleep now while I can,
Howard