Miami woke up to mostly clear skies, muggy air and a warm start around 72°F at Miami International Airport on Friday. The day is expected to stay mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 79°F and only a slight shot at a late-morning shower. East winds will stay on the light-to-moderate side this afternoon, then ramp up through the weekend, which means choppier surf and a more persistent onshore push for anyone headed to the beach or out on the water.
Afternoon Weather
Through the midday commute, rain chances stay low, around 10–20%, with isolated showers most likely between 11 a.m. and noon. As the sea breeze develops, a few of those isolated showers could drift inland during the afternoon. Any stronger cells that pop up may bring brief heavy downpours. Temperatures should still top out near 79°F, with east winds around 7–12 mph gradually easing into the evening.
Weekend Outlook
A backdoor frontal boundary will slide toward the region Saturday and push into South Florida Saturday night into Sunday, which will increase the chances for showers and thunderstorms. The most noticeable impacts arrive Sunday, when east-to-northeast winds are forecast to strengthen to 15–20 mph with gusts of 25–35 mph along the immediate coast, making it a breezy and gusty day. Several rounds of heavier rain are possible Sunday and could lead to localized ponding on low-lying streets.
Beaches And Boaters
The National Weather Service notes that a high rip current risk continues for parts of the Atlantic coast today and that rip current risk will climb across Atlantic beaches late in the weekend as onshore winds increase and a northeasterly swell builds, according to NWS Miami. Hazardous marine conditions are likely Saturday night into Sunday; small craft operators should be ready for building seas and stronger east-northeasterly winds.
Ultra And Other Events
Ultra Music Festival is taking over Bayfront Park this weekend (March 27–29), and Mother Nature is planning her own remix. Festivalgoers should factor in gusty onshore winds and the chance of scattered showers when putting together their game plan, according to Ultra Music Festival. Expect heavier-than-usual congestion downtown; public transit is worth considering, and it is smart to allow extra time to get in and out of outdoor events as winds pick up.
How To Prepare
For beachgoers, obey posted flags and lifeguard instructions, and skip going into the water when a high rip-current risk is in effect. For outdoor events, secure lightweight gear so it does not turn into airborne debris, and keep an eye out for sudden, brief downpours; anyone with mobility issues should plan to head indoors during the stronger gusts. Check updated forecasts and marine advisories before heading out so the weather stays an inconvenience rather than a spoiler.
