Miami residents continue to experience higher than usual temperatures for this time of year, with the early morning warmth holding steady in the 80-degree range on Thursday, slightly above the typical mid-70 averages. According to NBC Miami, the heat isn't showing much sign of letting up, with afternoons expected to reach the low 90s. The report suggests the warm ocean water temperatures are to blame for the extended summer-like conditions in South Florida.
The National Weather Service's latest update points toward a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly between 11 am and noon. Conditions are set to be sunny with a high near 90 degrees. However, temperatures could feel as though they are as high as 100 degrees due to the heat index values, the calm winds from the east picking up slightly in the mornings.
Heading into the weekend, Miamians can anticipate some reprieve from the relentless heat. NBC Miami projects a shift as deeper tropical moisture enters the region, particularly by Sunday, indicating less oppressive heat despite the lack of a substantial cool-down. The forecast mentions a mix of partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and storms, maintaining highs in the upper 80s.
The unsettled weather is projected to extend into the early days of next week. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms dominate Sunday through Wednesday, with humidity expected to intensify the feeling of the highs in the upper 80s. Nighttime conditions during this period will also be pretty consistent, with the lows hovering around 76 degrees and a continuous probability of storms, as reported by the National Weather Service.
