MIAMI – Hang onto your hats. South Florida is in for a windy Wednesday. Afternoon highs will be in the low to mid-80s and a few showers are possible.
A cold front will move across South Florida and the breeze will build out of the northeast at 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 25 to 30 miles per hour. King tides return and minor coastal saltwater flooding will be possible around high tide times. The next high tide in Ft. Lauderdale will be at 6:26 p.m. In Miami, the next high tide will take place at 6:11 p.m. Key West’s next high tide will be at 7:30 p.m.
There is a high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches due to the strong onshore winds and it is not safe to go swimming in the ocean. A small craft advisory has been issued for boaters navigating the Atlantic waters due to northeast winds of 20 to 25 knots, 5 to 7-foot seas, and rough conditions on the bays. There is also a small craft advisory for the Florida Keys due to northeast winds of 20 to 25 knots, 4 to 6-foot seas, and extremely rough conditions nearshore.