Miami is bracing for a bout of severe weather today with meteorologists warning of potential thunderstorms, high winds, and hazardous marine conditions for South Florida. The National Weather Service forecasts "showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm," with a high near 72 degrees and northeast winds turning westerly in the afternoon, potentially gusting as high as 18 mph. There's a strong chance of precipitation at 90%, with new rainfall amounting to between a quarter and half-inch possible. Weather.gov provided these details in their latest update.
As per a separate report from Local 10 News, South Floridians should be on alert for "strong to severe thunderstorms" throughout the morning and into the afternoon hours. The expected storms could bring damaging wind gusts, hail, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. "A tornado cannot be ruled out," the outlet stated. Tuesday will see a continuation of the windy conditions with forecasts predicting northwest winds of 17 to 22 mph, with gusts that may exceed 31 mph.
Later in the week, the wind is expected to ease a bit. Wednesday should bring sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees, remaining breezy with a north wind of 14 to 16 mph. Temperatures are anticipated to rise gradually heading into the weekend, reaching a near 76-degree high by Friday under mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will see partly cloudy conditions with a low around 66 degrees.
Boaters are advised to be particularly cautious, as the strong winds are set to create challenging marine conditions early in the week. Winds are forecasted to strengthen to near gale force by Tuesday and Wednesday, increasing the risk for those on the water. Residents and visitors alike should take heed and prepare for the adverse weather conditions this week in Miami, as Floridians look ahead to slightly calmer skies and warmer temperatures by week's end.
