Another change in Florida’s weather may affect your plans
South Florida’s weather is changing again — rain and clouds are forecast to slowly return by the weekend.
It’ll also be windy, with highs near 80 and lows near 70. But, it shouldn’t mess up your plans for the New Year too much.
Here’s what the National Weather Service in Miami says to expect:
Thursday is forecast to be partly sunny, with a slight breeze and a light 20 percent chance of showers across Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. If you’re brave enough to visit the mall during the day-after-Christmas-return-frenzy, at least you won’t have to worry about getting drenched.
Friday is a different story. Forecasters say the region will have a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain Friday with the possibility of a tenth- to quarter-inch of new rainfall. It’ll also be windy, with winds from 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 21 mph. Sounds like the perfect day to sleep off your food coma. But make sure you close your blinds and curtains.
Despite the heavy rain, the weather service says Friday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 80.
If you can’t sleep, use the rainy day to set up your new computer, TV or video game system.
If you’re in the Keys, your weather won’t be as wet. The forecast is calling for a 30 percent chance of showers, with temperatures dropping into the low 70s at night.
What about the weekend?
Saturday and Sunday don’t have the best forecast, but it’s not the worst we’ve ever seen, especially if you’re planning to host a 2020 New Year’s-themed party this weekend.
Both days have a 20 to 30 percent chance of rain in Miami-Dade and should be fairly cool, with a high near 80 and a low around 69, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.
Those in Broward will have a 20 to 30 percent chance of showers Saturday. Once Sunday rolls around, expect to have a mostly sunny weekend, with a slight breeze and temperatures in the 70s.
A complete change to last Sunday’s rainfall, which left most of Broward swamped and flooded by Monday morning, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
What about New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day falls on Tuesday and Wednesday and forecasters say the holiday stretch is looking good.
The days will be mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Temperatures are forecast to drop at night into the low 60s. Sounds like the perfect weather to hit the beach or wait for the new year at Bayfront Park with downtown Miami’s New Year’s Eve festivities. That’s unlike New York, which is expected to have temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Be jealous, New York. Be very jealous.
This story was originally published December 26, 2019 at 8:39 AM.
