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South Florida is heating up with Miami and Fort Lauderdale setting warm low-temperature records for yesterday, staying at a balmy 81 degrees. NBC Miami reports that Miami broke the previous record of 79 degrees set in 2022, while Fort Lauderdale surpassed last year's record by one degree. Residents experienced not just the heat, but brief showers throughout this morning, with temperatures lingering in the low 80s.
According to the National Weather Service, afternoon showers and storms are expected, with the more intense activity staying west and mainly inland. These conditions, riding on the sea breeze, signal an unsettled pattern that the region is bracing for, which will likely persist through the week.
With temperatures reaching near 90 degrees and heat index values soaring as high as 100, the oppressive heat remains a constant companion for South Floridians. NBC Miami forecast similar sweltering conditions, emphasizing the little relief expected overnight, as lows hover near 80 degrees.
Under the siege of the sun, a streak of daily downpours is also anticipated. A 30% chance of storms decorates the forecast for the next couple of days, with the probability of precipitation climbing as the week progresses, reports the National Weather Service.
