The weather picture for Miami, Florida, is looking up, with a forecast pointing to more sun and less gust. Today's conditions will be "mostly sunny, with a high near 84," and an "east wind 9 to 11 mph." The pleasant weather is set to persevere into the night, maintaining "partly cloudy" skies with a low around 75 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The wind, courtesy of Rafael now in the Gulf of Mexico, is still making its presence felt, albeit less so than in previous days. "While not as gusty, you’ll still notice winds gusting above 20 mph in some spots on Friday, especially near the coast and across the Florida Keys," reported NBC Miami. Although winds have slightly weakened, they continue to pose a high risk for rip currents and a moderate chop on Biscayne Bay.
The weekend forecast remains generally favorable, with "mostly sunny" skies expected for Saturday. The National Weather Service predicts a high near 83 degrees coupled with an eastward wind from 9 to 14 mph. Sunday, however, brings a change with "a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m." and a slightly breezy profile as the wind picks up to 14 to 17 mph.
Dipping into the coming week, a pattern of partial clouds and possible rainfall emerges. NBC Miami anticipates a "partly sunny & breezy" Monday, with "scattered storms" elevating the rain chances to about 40 percent. As the breeze lingers, so does the instability it brings, with a subdued promise for showers throughout the early parts of next week.
Overall, residents and visitors to South Florida can expect to largely enjoy outdoor activities over the next few days, thanks to the cooperative weather—just keep an eye to the sky for any sudden changes, particularly as Sunday winds down and Monday looms ahead.
