South Florida experiences a warm and humid climate in the afternoon, with occasional scattered storms appearing early in the day.
Get ready for a typical summer weekend in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, as both cities are set to experience warm temperatures, high humidity, and a chance of thunderstorms.
Fort Lauderdale Weather Forecast
Temperature-wise, expect highs in the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit (around 30°C) and lows in the mid-70s (around 23°C) during the weekend. The feels-like temperature on Wednesday morning is in the low 90s, while on Friday morning, it will be in the upper 70s and low 80s. On Thursday, high temperatures will be seasonably hot in the low 90s. By Friday, the temperature is forecasted to reach 93 degrees.
Humidity levels are expected to be high, contributing to a heat index in the triple digits. This is typical for this time of year.
Precipitation-wise, there is a chance of daily showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and early evening, driven by the sea breeze. The chance of rain is generally moderate to high (45-75%) due to the prevailing summer pattern.
Miami Weather Forecast
Miami can expect similar weather conditions to Fort Lauderdale. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit, and lows in the mid-70s. High humidity levels are anticipated, contributing to a high heat index.
Miami can also expect daily thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and early evening, with moderate to high chances of rain due to the sea breeze pattern.
Additional Notes
On Wednesday, the UV index is extreme, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun. Scattered storms are possible in the midday to early afternoon, with some storms being steered inland and toward the West Coast.
There might be a moderate to high risk of rip currents due to distant storm activity, but this is more relevant to the East Coast beaches rather than the immediate Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. Mild flooding is possible during high tides, especially if it's also raining, due to residual effects from distant storms.
Lissette Gonzalez, the morning and noon meteorologist for our4 News since 2007, provides daily weather updates. Her weathercasts can be watched weekday mornings from 5 to 9 a.m. and again at noon.
On Wednesday afternoon, it will feel like triple digits due to humidity. On Thursday, the chance of rain is lower compared to Wednesday. On Saturday and Sunday, the chance of rain in Fort Lauderdale and Miami is 20% and 30% respectively.
Overall, both cities should prepare for a hot and steamy weekend with the possibility of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Stay tuned to Lissette Gonzalez's weather updates for the latest information.
In Fort Lauderdale and Miami, the upcoming weekend promises typical summer weather with warm temperatures, high humidity, and a chance of thunderstorms, as indicated by the weather forecasts. Meanwhile, Lissette Gonzalez, the morning and noon meteorologist for our4 News, will provide daily updates on these conditions, ensuring residents stay informed about this hot and steamy weekend.
