Miami residents can expect a mix of sun and storms over the next few days, with high temperatures in the 90s before potential afternoon rain provides relief. The National Weather Service is forecasting "showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm" today with a 60% chance of precipitation and "new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible."
Continuing into the evening, the likelihood of rain persists with showers and storms mainly before 10 p.m., and overnight lows around 79°F. Humidity, a staple of South Florida's climate, will hover near 78% making the air feel heavier, and winds from the ESE are expected at 5 to 10 mph. According to a report by Local 10 News, "Scattered thunderstorms are developing across the area Friday afternoon and evening. Some could be severe with damaging winds and flooding as the main threats."
The weekend will see conditions ripe for afternoon thunderstorms, with a repeated cycle of sunny mornings and stormy afternoons. Sunday's forecast from the National Weather Service predicts a high of 93°F with heat index values as high as 106, reinforcing the pattern for the remainder of the week. Rain chances continue with 60% probability of precipitation into Sunday night.
For those planning outdoor activities over the next few days, weather forecasts suggest a possibility of stormy interruptions. While high temperatures, will reach the middle 90s before any rain develops, outdoor enthusiasts should plan accordingly. The new moon on Friday may bring calmer conditions in the evening, however, a 25% chance of partly cloudy skies is still on the horizon. A few clouds will drift in as the evening cools to a low of 80°F, winds maintaining an east-southeasterly touch at 5 to 10 mph.
