Miami locals can expect a classic sunny start today before weather takes a chilly turn, with forecasters predicting South Florida's coldest air since last year, threatening to send those iguanas dropping. According to the National Weather Service, the morning patchy fog will clear out, paving the way for mostly sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees, with a northwest wind blowing at around 6 to 9 mph. But that's just the calm before the storm.
The National Weather Service warns that rain is on the horizon with a 30 percent chance of showers looming, mainly after 5 a.m. tonight. The weather's about to take a sharp nosedive as a "strong and potent cold front" is set to quickly push through, dropping overnight lows to a brisk 60 degrees. NBC Miami predicts that this front will lock daytime temperatures to the 60s on its tailwinds, which will keep blowing with north winds ranging from 9 to 14 mph, and gusts might reach up to 22 mph on Thursday.
The cold spell is expected to grip the area, with the National Weather Service forecasting showers for Thursday, mainly between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., as temperatures hover steadily around a dreary 64 degrees. The chance of precipitation is pegged at a high 90%, with new rainfall amounts potentially reaching from a half to three quarters of an inch.
But the un-Florida-like weather doesn't stop there. It's set to get so cold by the weekend, folks should beware of falling iguanas as these cold-blooded creatures might literally freeze and fall from trees. "Temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s will definitely stunt some of them across northern parts of the area," NBC Miami informs. While Saturday's high is expected near 66 with mostly cloudy skies, Saturday night lows are forecasted to dip to about 52 degrees. Sunday's sunshine will do little to warm, hitting just near 68.
Celebrators can look forward to a crisp New Year's Eve as the long weekend is expected to remain cool but dry, setting the stage for a fresh start to 2024. By New Year's Day, the warming trend begins to turn things around with sunny highs near 71, according to the National Weather Service's forecast. Miami can rest assured that by next Tuesday, the weather will be mostly sunny with a high nudging right back up to an inviting 71 degrees.
