Miami residents should brace themselves for a spate of inclement weather, beginning today and potentially stretching into the next week. According to the National Weather Service, South Florida will see a high chance of showers and thunderstorms, with today's forecast showing a 60% chance of precipitation. The skies will range from mostly cloudy to partially clear as the day rolls on, and Miami can expect a high of 89 degrees Fahrenheit with southwest winds moving at 5 to 8 mph.
Meanwhile, the weather narrative doesn't get any less soggy as Local 10 News reports "scattered storms expected again today, some could be strong or severe." Following yesterday's solid line of storms, today's forecast suggests a more unpredictable pattern of storm development starting late in the morning and extending into the afternoon. And while it's not anticipated to rain nonstop, showers and thunderstorms may appear intermittently, with some severe enough to potentially inflict damaging wind gusts.
For tonight, the National Weather Service anticipates scattered thunderstorms, mainly after 5 a.m., with a low settling around 77 degrees and winds holding steady around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 60%, with the possibility of new rainfall amounting to a quarter of an inch, except potentially higher amounts during thunderstorms. As the week progresses, the likelihood of rain escalates, with tomorrow and Tuesday both facing a 90% chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Local 10 News highlights concerns for the upcoming week as well, warning of "Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected, some of which could produce flooding." With this in mind, South Floridians should prepare for repetitive and possibly intense periods of wet weather. Residents and visitors will contend with not just the rain but also the potential risks associated with flood-prone areas, keeping in mind the high humidity levels, which stand at 73% for today, and the persistent southeastern winds.
