Will Saharan dust affect Miami weather forecast? There’s one good thing about the haze
Saharan dust is lingering over South Florida, with another plume on the way.
Saharan dust reduces South Florida’s rain chances to below normal, but doesn’t stop it, according to the National Weather Service. Monday’s forecast called for a 20% of rain in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties and a 30% chance of rain in Broward County. And Tuesday is shaping up to be about the same.
Forecasters expect another plume of Saharan dust to arrive into South Florida late Monday or early Tuesday, so hazy skies will be possible through Tuesday. That could cut visibility on the road, so drive carefully.
On Wednesday, the dust shouldn’t affect weather patterns. Expect 40% of rain Wednesday and 50% chance of rain Thursday through Friday in Miami-Dade, according to the weather service. In Broward, rain chance will range from 30% to 50%. In the Keys, the chance of rain this week ranges between 20 to 30%.
The hazardous weather outlook expects isolated to scattered thunderstorms, rip currents along the Atlantic coast and temperatures that feel like they’re in the 100s for the rest of the week.
This story was originally published August 23, 2021 at 8:05 AM.
