Miami’s weather is changing again. You’ll sweat less, but it’s not all good news
South Florida’s weather is changing, and based on the forecast, you should finish your holiday shopping soon.
Why?
The region is looking at a breezy week filled with rain, rain and more rain, according to the National Weather Service. A cold front is also forecast to approach South Florida by Tuesday night.
Here’s what you need to know:
Take advantage of Tuesday’s partly sunny and breezy forecast. It’s perfect weather to cool off in if you are stuck in a mosh pit of last- minute shoppers.
Unfortunately, the nice weather won’t last long.
There’s a 50 percent chance of showers late Tuesday night in Miami with possibly up to a 60 percent chance of rain in Broward County. That means it shouldn’t affect your plans unless you’re partying it up on South Beach on a , gasp, weeknight. But don’t worry, we won’t judge — it is Miami.
Any plans you make the rest of the week should be inside, however. Wednesday is when the real downpours are expected to begin, according to the weather service. An elevated rip-current risk is also possible on all South Florida beaches through Monday.
The forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of rain in Miami and Broward County, with showers and thunderstorms possible all day. Forecasters say you could see between a quarter and half of an inch of new rainfall in both counties.
You can also expect to feel a breeze and an afternoon high in the 70s.
What does this mean for you?
Besides needing an umbrella, try to be home during the estimated delivery time for your Amazon or UPS order. There’s nothing worse than finding a soggy and wet package on the porch, especially when holiday delivery deadlines are coming up.
You might also want to hold off on street parking and park in a garage instead if you’re going out. Besides the heavy rain, the weather service says you could feel gusts in the low 20s, which probably means an umbrella won’t keep you completely dry.
The good news is that Broward’s rainy days are forecast to be over until Thursday night, when the county is forecast to have a 20 to 30 percent chance of rain through Saturday.
As for Miami, the rain chances should drop to 30 percent Wednesday night. The rest of the week is forecast to have similar rain chances with highs in the 70s until the weekend.
The bad news — or maybe it’s good news — is that lows are expected to be in the 60s, so you’ll probably also need to carry a sweater with you.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
“For this weekend, there will be the potential for a strong weather system to move across the region,” the hazardous weather outlook states. “There is significant uncertainty regarding the evolution of this system. However, the potential for strong-wind and heavy-rain hazards could exist across South Florida this weekend.”
What type of weather are we talking about?
Besides “hazardous” marine conditions along the water, Saturday has a 50 percent chance of rain, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Sunday isn’t as bad with a 40 percent chance of rain.
“As a result, all residents and visitors of South Florida are strongly encouraged to monitor the latest information from the National Weather Service in Miami.”
The Keys?
Any staycation plans are forecast to be wet and windy this week. There’s a 20 to 30 percent chance of showers all week, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The only exception is Wednesday, which is forecast to have a 50 percent chance of rain.
Highs will be in the 70s all week and could drop into the mid-60s Wednesday and Thursday night.
