Miami Braces for Weather Whiplash with Thunderstorms and Drastic Temperature Drop

The magic city is in for a roller coaster of weather changes, with Miami residents bracing for a sharp temperature drop following a muggy and uncomfortably humid start today. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is on the radar for late afternoon, and temperatures are expected to hit a high of around 83 degrees, cautions the National Weather Service. Gusty winds up to 22 mph from the southwest will accompany the heat, giving some respite from the humidity.

Transitioning into the evening, the weave of clouds will part to reveal clearer skies, but don't let the stars fool you, it's going to get a whole lot cooler, dropping to the low 50s, and the wind is not letting up either—expect gust of around 28 mph as reported by the National Weather Service. According to NBC Miami, after today's balmy conditions and chance of an afternoon shower a cold front will sweep through, pushing out the mugginess in favor of brisker air.

As this front digs in, Monday's high will barely graze 70 degrees under the sunny South Florida skies, with steady northwest winds between 13 to 16 mph adding a crisp edge to the air the National Weather Service forecast indicates that the real chill is set to hit on Tuesday morning when temperatures could plummet to near 50 degrees, making those inland locales feel even frostier with possible wind chills lurking in the 40s.

The rest of the week, while dry and sunny, will see temperatures taking their sweet time to climb, letting Miami experience a touch of winter, below-average temps are expected to linger on, but with low rain chances and plenty of sunshine to soften the blow, these cool days might just offer a refreshing break from the typical South Florida heat.