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.
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6 a.m. report:
Tuesday morning lows in the low to mid-70s have 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.
For parents sending kids off to school, the morning starts in the low 70s, with pickup times reaching the low 80s. By Friday and Saturday, lows are forecast to drop into the 50s, marking one of the coolest stretches of the season.
In addition to the local weather, the tropics are quiet. Durda 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.
The heavy downpours are more likely after Wednesday afternoon.
There is a 20% probability of rain on Thursday that goes down to zero on Friday. The cold front will prompt lows in the upper 50s and highs in the mid-70s on Friday and Saturday when it will be partly cloudy. Sunday will be mostly sunny with lows in the 60s.
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.
For now, Forecasters urged residents to prepare for rain midweek and enjoy the cooler, drier conditions expected once the front clears.
She also added that it’s time for South Floridians to dust off those boots and sweaters — the cooler weather is here to stay, at least for now.
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