Miami is rolling into Wednesday, May 13, on the steamy side, with early-morning temperatures already in the low 80s and dew points parked in the mid 70s. Mostly cloudy skies to start will gradually make room for a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, with the best shot after about 1 p.m. Afternoon highs are expected to top out near 87°F, and overnight lows should linger in the upper 70s.
Afternoon Storms And Beach Hazards
This afternoon carries a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with southwest winds of 5 to 13 mph and occasional gusts up to around 18 mph, which could make any storms brief but punchy. An increasing northerly swell will build seas toward near-advisory levels around 4 to 5 feet in the northern Atlantic waters, and lifeguards are flagging an elevated rip current risk for the Palm Beaches and Collier County beaches. These timing and hazard details are from the National Weather Service in Miami.
What To Expect This Week
Thursday is shaping up a bit drier for much of the day, with a high near 86°F, although widely scattered afternoon showers are still possible as the frontal boundary gradually washes out. The weekend looks more like an early-summer pattern, with daytime inland storms and overnight coastal showers, and temperatures staying above normal into next week. For more on the warm start to May, you can revisit last week’s outlook.
Plan Ahead
If you are heading to the beach, officials advise swimming near a lifeguard, keeping children within arm’s reach, and avoiding going into the water alone while rip currents are elevated. Boaters and operators of smaller craft should be cautious as seas build, and commuters may want to factor in slower travel during any afternoon downpours. The temperatures and the ongoing above-normal pattern are also noted by the National Weather Service in Miami.
