Is Miami weather done with tornado alerts and storms? Here’s what to expect this week
Flying debris, downed trees and loss of power were the highlight of South Florida’s stormy weather this weekend.
Are we expecting more weather alerts this week after Sunday’s tornado warnings?
Here’s what is forecast in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach:
Tuesday
Tuesday will be breezy and cool in South Florida, according to the National Weather Service.
The strongest winds will be over the metro areas, where gusts could reach 40 mph at times.
“Secure any loose, outdoor items that could potentially become projectiles,” Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief of Staff Erika Benitez said in a video-recorded statement. “Consider postponing outdoor activities until conditions improve.”
High temperatures will struggle to get above the mid to upper 60s with a 20% chance of rain in Palm Beach County. At night, lows are forecast in the mid-50s, accompanied by a 20 to 40% chance of rain in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
High rip current risks, high surf and minor coastal flooding are possible.
The marine hazard risk is expected to be “extreme” Tuesday through Wednesday with sustained winds or frequent gusts equal or greater than 50 knots and/or seas 12 feet or more.
A high risk of life-threatening rip currents is forecast from Tuesday through Friday.
Wednesday
The windy weather is expected to continue Wednesday with 15 mph to 20 mph winds and gusts up to 25 mph in the Miami area. A sunny day is forecast with highs in the lower 70s.
Do not forget that the risk of high surf, rip currents and marine hazards will continue Wednesday.
At night, it should be mostly clear with lows in the upper 50s.
Thursday and Friday
The risk of rip currents will continue through Friday but the high surf and marine hazards risks will start to dwindle on Thursday.
Expect a pair of partly cloudy days on Thursday and Friday with highs in the mid-70s and lows in the lower to mid-60s.
This story was originally published February 5, 2024 at 9:32 AM.
