Miami residents can expect showers and thunderstorms to continue affecting the area, with an 80% chance of rainfall today. The forecast predicts heavy rain that could lead to flooding, with predicted new rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The local weather pattern is influenced by high humidity levels, currently at 93%, and calm wind conditions seem to exacerbate the situation, and these could result in slower moving storms, increasing the risk of standing water according to NBC 6 Miami's forecast. High tide flooding is also on Miami's radar through the weekend, with the next high tides expected Thursday night between 10 p.m. and midnight.
With a high near 87 degrees today and an east wind blowing at 6 to 11 mph, conditions are likely to be uncomfortable for those outside during the storms. "Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm," the National Weather Service warns, indicating a consistent pattern of stormy weather throughout the day.
Looking ahead to the weekend, a cold front is approaching South Florida bringing with it the promise of drier air that will eventually lead to lower humidity and decreasing rain chances, a change that is likely to be welcomed by residents weary of the persistent rains, and this shift is expected to bring about highs in the upper 80s, but with a more comfortable feel NBC 6 Miami reports. Alongside local weather, Tropical Storm Jerry looms in the background, although forecast to stay well off the coast of the Leeward Islands, it is projected to strengthen into a category 1 hurricane with all the accompanying hazards of rain, wind, and rough surf still being threats to coastal areas.
