Miami residents are in for a treat this weekend with forecasters predicting plenty of sunshine and astoundingly low humidity. According to the National Weather Service, the area will see sunny skies with a high of around 82 degrees Fahrenheit today. Adding to the serene weekend weather, tonight's clear skies will give way to a 60-degree low, featuring a full moon on display for any nocturnal onlookers.
The agreeable conditions come with a light northwest breeze that is, unfortunately, transporting smoke from a 900 acre prescribed burn near Bonita Springs into the Miami area. "Air quality is reduced to 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' and will leave us with haze in sky at times," as Local 10 News reported. Even though the smoke might be a minor inconvenience, the rest of the weather outlook remains unwaveringly pleasant.
This "mostly dry front" passing through in the morning might lead to a few showers across the Florida Keys and Miami-Dade County before noon. Nonetheless, this introduces the driest air the region has seen in over three weeks, promising full sunshine throughout the weekend. In the event that you smell smoke, do not be alarmed as it's just a byproduct of the controlled burn aimed at managing the landscape and preventing uncontrolled wildfires.
A brush fire watch is currently in effect due to these dry conditions, and residents are advised to take caution. Despite the weekend's high UV Index—pegged at "11 out of 10"—the nights are expected to cool down to the upper 50s. Over the next week, "no storm systems are forecast in South Florida," marking the beginning of another extended stretch of dry weather. Considering the strength of the sun this time of year, it's wise to keep sunscreen handy if you're planning to spend extended periods of time outdoors.
