Miami woke Saturday to clear skies as temperatures across South Florida were generally in the 50s, with a noticeably drier feel behind the week’s cold front. The city should reach about 72 degrees this afternoon, while north winds of 10 to 14 mph occasionally gust near 18 mph. Rain is not expected, making it one of the best outdoor-weather days of the week.
The National Weather Service in Miami says cooler, dry weather will linger through Saturday and describes cautionary to hazardous marine conditions across local Gulf and Atlantic waters through late Saturday morning. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for an Atlantic marine zone until 11 a.m. Saturday.
Sunday Warms Up Before Winds Strengthen
Sunday brings sunny skies and a warmer high near 78 degrees, with northeast winds around 10 to 14 mph. The overnight low should be near 73 degrees, so the quick taste of jacket weather will be short-lived along the coast.
Monday will be mostly sunny and warmer, reaching about 80 degrees, but northeast winds are expected to increase to around 20 mph with gusts up to 26 mph. A 30% chance of showers arrives Monday night, followed by a 40% chance of rain showers Tuesday as gusts could reach 30 mph.
Storm Chances Rise Midweek
Wednesday is currently the biggest weather concern on the land forecast, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a 70% chance of precipitation…