Residents and visitors across South Florida are embracing a refreshing change in the weather as cooler temperatures bring a touch of autumn to the region.
6 a.m. report:
Tuesday morning began with temperatures in the low to mid-70s made for a crisp and pleasant start to the day, with winds ranging from 3 to 8 mph adding to the comfortable conditions, according to Local 10 meteorologist Julie Durda.
Unlike Monday, when cloud cover lingered despite the cool air, Durda said Tuesday is expected to feature clearer skies and mostly dry conditions. She said by Tuesday night, a few showers may roll in on the breeze, but overall, the week ahead looks promising.
A cold front sweeping across the country will bring a dramatic drop from near-record highs.
After a warm Wednesday with highs near 85 degrees, Friday morning is forecasted to bring temperatures around 58 degrees in Miami. By Saturday morning, residents could wake up to lows of 55 degrees, with areas like Hialeah and Kendall potentially seeing temperatures in the lower 50s, according to Local 10′s Peta Sheerwood.
“This front is moving across the country, delivering cooler air to the Midwest and now making its way to us,” Sherwood said. “We’ll feel that chill in the mornings, with lows in the 50s and 60s across South Florida.”
The cooler weather is expected to be accompanied by rain, with showers moving in as the front approaches.
The brisk mornings are forecasted to last through Sunday before temperatures gradually warm up again.
In addition to the local weather, the tropics are quiet. Durda also said this may be the last week of any tropical cyclone concerns, adding to the optimism for what she believes will be a gorgeous week ahead.
While the system and remnants of Sara will no longer be tropical in nature, it’s forecasted to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of the Gulf Coast. South Florida may see scattered showers as the cold front sweeps through, followed by a drop in temperatures, especially during the mornings.
Local 10 meteorologist John Gerard explained that while the storm’s leftover moisture is expected to reach South Florida, it won’t bring the intense winds and rainfall seen in Central America.
Currently, a high-pressure system off the coast is bringing easterly winds and cloudy skies, but dry air aloft is preventing significant rain from falling, according to Gerard. The remnants of Sarah are currently moving off the Yucatán and into the western Gulf of Mexico, while also connecting to a cold front over southern Louisiana.
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