Miami residents, brace yourselves for another wave of Saharan dust and rising temperatures as the forecast predicts hazy conditions this Saturday. The dust is expected to limit rain chances while contributing to a decline in air quality. With a Heat Advisory in place from 10 AM through 6 PM, locals are advised to prepare for “feels-like” temperatures soaring up to 108°F across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, and even higher in the Florida Keys, potentially reaching 111°F, according to WSVN.
While the Southeast breeze may keep showers and storms mostly at bay, this will change come Sunday when a tropical wave is projected to bring increased moisture to the region—thus, rain chances are set to rise Sunday into Monday, as outlined by the National Weather Service. Residents can expect minimal rainfall on Saturday with the odds for scattered showers and thunderstorms picking up, especially inland during Sunday afternoon, which is a common pattern for this time of year when the air moves just so and the atmosphere acts in just such a way.
Those planning outdoor activities should particularly note the likelihood of disruptions as the weather transitions, with the National Weather Service indicating a 70 percent chance of precipitation Sunday night into Monday morning. Looking towards the rest of the week, conditions are expected to dry out somewhat after the tropical wave passes, with a return to the typical hot and humid weather that’s characteristic of South Florida summers.
The incoming tropical wave is predicted to not only increase rain chances but also potentially affect air quality and visibility given the Saharan dust phenomenon; residents with respiratory conditions should monitor conditions and take precautions. Rain chances then peak Sunday night into Monday morning, with a continuation of scattered showers expected, depending on how long the moisture lingers before another bout of relatively drier air steps in for midweek relief, as detailed in the further forecast from WSVN.
