Temperatures in Miami are getting hotter by the day, and residents are bracing for what's forecasted to be a scorcher of a weekend. With today's high expected to touch the upper 80s and the humidity hovering around 82%, inhabitants might feel the mercury rise to levels that are sure to have them reaching for their nearest fan or air conditioner. The National Weather Service has reported a mostly sunny skies with a high soaring near 87 degrees, and a persistent breeze will bring little respite to the muggy warmth.
This trend is set to continue, heaping on the heat as we head into the weekend. Running high, the humidity is predicted to amplify the discomfort, making temperatures feel like they're in the mid-90s according to NBC Miami. While the water beckons with a slight relief, boaters and swimmers are cautioned against a moderate risk of rip currents along with a moderate chop on Biscayne Bay.
By Saturday, temperatures are anticipated to climb even higher. "We are targeting Saturday as our hottest day this weekend, with highs firmly in the mid-90s and feeling like temps above 100," according to the same NBC Miami report.
The National Weather Service backs up this claim, forecasting a high near 93 with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, families planning outdoor celebrations are in luck. The experts at NBC Miami suggest that a beach day might just be the perfect gift, "We'll stay hot on Mother’s Day, too, with low-mid 90s continuing." Not much rain is in the forecast to dampen the outdoor fun, and the wind is projected to keep things bearable despite the sizzling temperatures.
As the new work week approaches, Miami residents will see little change in the hot and humid conditions. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is cited for Monday and Tuesday, with highs remaining steadfastly high and nightly lows providing little in the way of cooldown. So, for those in South Florida, it looks like the time is ripe to shore up plans for staying cool and hydrated, as this heat wave isn’t bowing out anytime soon.
