As Miami residents woke up to a Sunday warning of looming thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, the National Weather Service advises to be on alert for potential severe weather conditions. A forecast released by the agency predicted "a chance of showers and thunderstorms," turning into certain showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm, with some storms "could produce heavy rainfall."
The South Florida region might need to hastily rearrange any outdoor plans, as the forecast indicates a 90% chance of precipitation, inviting an unwelcome guest to the party: the possibility of 1 to 2 inches of new rainfall amounts. Locals will need to actively prepare for gusty winds reaching up to 28 mph, adding chaos to the already tempestuous mix. Moreover, temperatures are expected to hover around a high of 78 before descending, as per the National Weather Service's update.
As the evening draws in, the onslaught of showers and a thunderstorm is forecasted to continue before midnight, adding another half to three-quarters of an inch to the day’s accumulation of water. Overnight lows are set to fall around 61 degrees, giving Miami's residents a brief reprieve from the day's swelter. "Showers likely" remains the verdict into the first hours of Washington's Birthday, signaling not quite the end to the city's weekend water woes, as per the National Weather Service's predictions.
Meanwhile, a report by NBC Miami cautions about the potential for localized flooding due to the heavy downpours, urging caution for residents in flood-prone areas. It seems that the city will have not only to bear with the heavy rain but also a "level one, marginal risk," for flooding and severe weather. Miami, buckle up to courageously face strong to potentially damaging winds as the storm passes through.
While today's tempest stirs up concern, the upcoming forecast heralds a change in the skies. The city should expect "Beautiful conditions" and a sunny outlook for the week ahead, albeit with temperatures slightly below average as it heads into the weekend. After weathering the storm, Miami can look forward to drying out and enjoying a return to the sunshine, as noted in the report from NBC Miami.
