Miami residents woke up to noticeably warmer temperatures this morning with the mercury hitting a pleasant 65°F, a stark contrast to the cooler start of the previous day. According to the National Weather Service, the city expects to see a high near 79°F for the day as south winds blow at 7 to 14 mph, bringing gusts as high as 21 mph. Meteorologists forecast a trend of warm weather that will push temperatures up to around 80 degrees, despite the presence of some cloud cover as a strong cold front looms on the horizon.
As the front makes its passage later tonight, locals can anticipate a shift leading to notably cooler air inundating the South Florida region. NBC Miami reports that while temperatures are slated to fall back into the mid-50s after dusk, the region shouldn't expect significant precipitation. "A stray shower can’t be ruled out, but it isn’t the focus of the forecast," a statement obtained by NBC Miami reports. The gripping cloak of cooler weather will hold sway through most of the week, giving residents a respite from the usual heat, however, gusts that may reach speeds upward of 21 mph could add a wind chill factor.
Tuesday's sunny skies will come with a cooler high near 66, and as the week progresses, temperatures are expected to hold below the area's typical averages. The National Weather Service predicts that Wednesday's highs will be a mild seventy degrees, followed by similarly temperate conditions on Thursday. During this period, residents can expect mostly sunny to sunny conditions with manageable north winds ranging between 5 to 10 mph.
NBC Miami warns that areas dropping into the 40s may see "stunned iguanas," as these cold-blooded reptiles struggle in the cold. While temperatures are expected to warm up by the weekend, cooler weather will continue for a while, bringing a period of chilly conditions to the region.
