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South Florida Faces Fog, Smoke & Fire Risk
9 Feb
Summary
- Morning temperatures are in the 50s and 60s across South Florida.
- A wildfire in western Broward County has burned 4,300 acres.
- South Florida faces an enhanced fire risk due to dry conditions.
South Florida is beginning the workweek with cool temperatures, ranging from the 50s in Broward and Miami-Dade counties to the low 60s in the Florida Keys. Patchy dense fog is possible inland, and smoke from the "Buggy Fire" near the Holey Land Wildlife Management area may affect visibility. This wildfire has consumed about 4,300 acres and is 90% contained.
Despite calm morning winds, an easterly breeze is expected to build, directing smoke westward. Air quality is generally good, though moderate conditions exist near the coast in Broward and Miami-Dade. An enhanced fire risk is present due to dry conditions, with most of Broward and Miami-Dade experiencing moderate drought, and some inland areas facing severe drought.
The forecast for today indicates dry, mostly sunny conditions with highs in the low to mid-70s. A dangerous high risk of rip currents is present along Atlantic beaches. Boaters face no advisories.
A warming trend will begin mid-week, with lows near 60 and highs reaching approximately 80 degrees. This warmer pattern is expected to continue through the weekend, with a potential for spotty showers on Saturday and Sunday. Valentine's Day on Saturday is forecast to be warm with highs around 80 degrees.
