Miami woke up Saturday to a thick blanket of clouds and classic South Florida mugginess, with temperatures sitting around 79°F at Miami International Airport. Humidity is running high and overnight lows are staying warm, so there will not be much early-morning relief from the heat. If you are trying to squeeze in a workout or outdoor plans, mornings and evenings will be the most tolerable parts of the day.
Afternoon Heat and Winds
As the sun breaks through, highs are expected to climb into the upper 80s, close to 87°F across the metro, with inland spots likely running a bit hotter. South winds of 5 to 14 mph, with gusts near 18 mph this afternoon, will add some breeze but not much real cooling. The tag team of heat and humidity is set to push heat index values into the 100 to 105°F range across much of the urban area, which means a higher risk of heat-related issues for outdoor workers and vulnerable residents. Rain…..