The weather in Miami is taking a breezy turn with gusts hitting hard and the warmth holding steady, locals can expect to brace themselves for more than just a light jacket. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the city will see partly sunny skies today with a high near 79 and east wind churning at a pace of 13 to 15 mph and gusts reaching up to 22 mph.
As we move into the evening, partly cloudy conditions will sweep in and temperatures are predicted to lower slightly to around 72, now Miami's not facing the kind of chills that'd freeze your marrow but you might still reach for that extra layer before heading out for the night. Humidity is holding at 66 percent with an east wind continuing to whip through at 11 to 14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph, and while this might not be the makings of a storm it's still enough to ruffle some feathers and offer a bit of a shiver if you're caught unawares.
The NBC Miami has culled insights revealing that the city is threading through a blustery morning with sustained winds from the south, southeast blowing between 10 to 15 mph and temperatures hovering in the low to mid 70s. These breezy conditions are set to prevail throughout the day, pushing gusts to heights of 20 to 25+ mph; in fact, Fort Lauderdale was reportedly slapped with a wind gust of 28 mph early on, signaling a boisterous weather start indeed.
Beachgoers should heed the high rip current dangers and those with sea legs should be aware of small craft advisories in play over the open waters, even without a storm on the horizon these conditions can flip a pleasant day into a risky venture if warnings go unheeded. Miami's highs will climb closer to seasonable feels in the low 80s, with a viscosity in the air slightly upping the ante on the humidity scale, such changes in the weather can be as subtle as the shift from one music track to another yet they manage to alter the entire ambiance of a city’s daily rhythm.
Steering into the week, a sea breeze might stir up the occasional isolated shower along the coast—not enough to warrant breaking out the ark, but a few drops might just kiss the pavement here and there. Looking ahead, Miami's about to simmer as the forecast hints at a mercury climb to the low 90s by Thursday, and when you toss humidity into the mix, feels-like temperatures could throttle to the mid to upper 90s, it's the kind of heat that makes you understand what it feels like to be a slice of bacon in a skillet.
However, as this heatwave sizzles on the stove, a cold front is skulking its way closer, expected to dissolute before it has a chance to shake up South Florida properly. The prelims of severe weather are anticipated along this front in the coming days, but by the time it makes a cameo in our neck of the woods, it's predicted to have spent its vigor with rain chances dwindling. The weekend, however, promises a more breathable climate and modest humidity, with the rain fading into the background like a memory of a cloud on a sunny day.
