Miami Anticipates Sweltering Temperatures With Intermittent Storms Ahead of the Weekend

Miami is bracing for a mix of high temperatures and intermittent storms as we head into the weekend, with weather forecasts predicting sporadic wetness and high humidity levels. According to National Weather Service, Miami dwellers can expect a "40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms" today, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 88 degrees. The heat index is set to rise up to 85°F, making it feel much warmer outside.

Tonight, the National Weather Service anticipates a slight drop in the likelihood of precipitation, predicting only a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Northeastern winds will remain gentle, flowing at 3 to 6 mph, while low temperatures hover around a balmy 80 degrees. The chance of rain will increase later in the week, especially after 8 am on Thursday and Friday, when instability in the region also rises.

Complementing these forecasts, NBC Miami details "feels-like numbers pushing well above 100" for Wednesday, despite "storm chances remain low again." Without much wind to cut through the heat, locals can expect a sticky few days ahead. "Rain chances creep higher Thursday and Friday as a little extra instability works into the area," reads the report on NBC Miami's website.

Thursday will bring partly cloudy skies and scattered storms, while on Friday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms hits 50 percent. Both weather bureaus agree on the tendency toward higher humidity and an increase in rain activity. As for predictions linked to Thursday and Friday, NBC Miami plainly states, "Partly cloudy. Scattered storms."