Pleasant weather has settled over South Florida this week, with Wednesday morning lows in the mid to upper 60s, the coolest since last fall. That comfort is fading. Forecasters at WSVN 7News said Thursday will bring breezy conditions, more clouds and scattered short-lived showers, with a stalled front to the south and high pressure to the north.
The bigger concern starts Friday. A non-tropical low pressure system is expected to pull moisture back into South Florida. Forecasters said widespread totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible through the weekend, with isolated amounts potentially topping 8 inches. Depending on the system’s track, heavy rain and flooding could be significant.
Coastal flooding is a concern even without the low. A Coastal Flood Advisory covers the Broward and Miami-Dade coast, and the Upper Florida Keys are under a similar advisory. Higher tides tied to the full moon early next week could bring the season’s strongest king tides. Forecasters said the worst water is likely about two hours before and after high tide.
According to the National Weather Service, the weekend surf will be life-threatening, with dangerous rip currents. Residents should stay out of the water and monitor forecast updates.
