As Miami grapples with its ever-temperamental weather, residents are buckling down for a particularly soggy period. Forecasts predict a surge in rainfall over the next few days, with the National Weather Service portioning out an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms for today. The anticipated downpour is set to bring anywhere between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain, though thunderstorms could dramatically increase these totals. In a report by the National Weather Service, this latest spell of inclement weather will precede a shift back to more ordinary patterns toward the end of the week.
According to NBC Miami report, the week should expect to slowly dry out as rain chances are set to drop to a more moderate 40-50% following the initial deluge. Forecast models remain split on the likelihood of afternoon storms on Wednesday, but the overall consensus points to unsettled conditions.
The relentless rain isn't a stranger to South Florida this September. In fact, all but a small area of Broward County is looking at a surplus for year-to-date rainfall figures. Today's forecast from NBC Miami mirrors government predictions with a 70% chance of rain, expecting high temperatures to hover around the mid-80s. As the week plods on, it looks like the skies above Miami won't be offering any reprieve, with bouts of storms likely to thoroughly soak the region Thursday through to Friday.
Residents should take note of the weather's shifts, as those planning to venture out might have to seriously reconsider their outdoor plans. The National Weather Service advises that showers and thunderstorms are mainly expected before 3 pm, but Miami's weather has a reputation for its unpredictability. For Friday, as analytics suggest, there is still a 60% likelihood of rain to play the ungracious host to any Friday outing.
Miami's weather saga continues further into the weekend and beyond, with Saturday likely to maintain the rainy streak. Highs are expected to touch 88 degrees, accompanied by scattered thunderstorms. While the chances of rainfall are predicted to slightly decrease on Sunday and Monday, dipping to 50% and 40% respectively, it is a small concession amidst a week primed to be defined by its grey clouds and heavy showers.
