Miami residents awoke to the aftermath of a turbulent Sunday that featured two confirmed tornadoes touching down in South Florida. According to NBC Miami, one twister transitioned from a waterspout to a tornado as it crossed over Cudjoe Bay near noon, causing some damage. Another brief tornado was reported four miles north of Krome Ave and SW 8th street. Additionally, there was a "possible tornado" sighting in the Cooper City area, further attesting to the unpredictability and ferocity of the local weather.
Despite the mayhem unleashed by the weather on Sunday, conditions have made a significant shift. Now, the skies are markedly clearer, and South Florida is experiencing a cooler, and, drier air. This inviting change comes right after a system that prompted severe weather, including the tornadoes, moved out of the area. As noted by The National Weather Service, Miami will enjoy partly sunny skies with a high near 71 degrees on Washington's Birthday, featuring a breezy northwest wind of 13 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph.
The good weather is set to continue for the following days. Miami can expect more sunny days with highs in the low 70s and nighttime lows in the 50s. The forecast provided by The National Weather Service also predicts a brief warm-up towards the end of the week with highs nearing 78 degrees on Friday, only to level out with another front scheduled to roll in over the weekend.
For the residents affected by Sunday's storms, the current forecast offers a respite and time for recovery. After a potentially destructive and undoubtedly chaotic day caused by severe weather, the week ahead provides a much-needed tranquil interlude. Friday night will see partly cloudy conditions, with a low around 64, and the rest of the weekend brings sunny days and clear nights, with pleasant temperatures hovering in the mid-70s. It appears that, in Miami, Mother Nature is offering a break, from her recent wrath—a chance to breathe before the city once again brims with the energy and life innate to its coastal bones.
