Miami is sizzling this week, with Tuesday morning temperatures already boasting highs in the 80s, and climbing. The National Weather Service warns of a hot day ahead, predicting "mostly sunny" skies with temperatures soaring to a near staggering 88 degrees. Winds are expected to be typically gusty, blowing south at around 15 mph, and could reach as high as 23 mph, according to National Weather Service.
As the mercury rises, so does the risk for local beachgoers with the weather forecast indicating, a high risk of rip currents due to strong southerly winds. Furthermore, these conditions have prompted a small craft advisory, cautioning mariners about the choppy waters. Temperatures are "only getting started," expected to peak in the "low-mid-90s Tuesday afternoon," with "feels like temperatures near or above 100 degrees," NBC Miami reports.
The heat continues on Wednesday, with "a slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am." Despite the possible rain, it's set to be "mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95," contributing to what could be some record-breaking temperatures for the area. The National Weather Service cites "heat index values as high as 104," emphasizing just how scorching the South Florida region could get.
Persisting through the rest of the week, the high temperatures are anticipated to stick around, with the forecast indicating a "50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms" on Thursday. Come nightfall the skies will clear, but the heat lingers, with lows expected to be around 77 degrees. This pattern yet seems to be the norm for the coming days, as Miami gears up for more "sunny," and undeniably sweltering days ahead, the National Weather Service details.
Residents should prepare for an extended stretch of heat, and check on vulnerable populations sensitive to sustained high temperatures. While the possibility of rain might provide brief relief from the heat, it is clear that Miami is facing a notably toasty period that could indeed, lead to record-setting moments this week.
