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Wet, Windy Week Ahead for South Florida
22 Oct
Summary
- South Florida braces for heavy rain and wind early next week.
- A NEXT Weather Alert is active from Sunday through Tuesday.
- Coastal flooding and rip current risks are high.
South Florida is anticipating a period of severe weather from Sunday through Tuesday, prompting a NEXT Weather Alert. This stretch is forecasted to bring widespread rain, strong wind gusts potentially exceeding 35 mph, and significant coastal flooding. The combination of these elements, exacerbated by king tides, poses hazardous conditions for the region.
Earlier in the week, Thursday brought warmer temperatures and scattered afternoon showers, with highs reaching the low 80s. Beach conditions were impacted by a high risk of rip currents, and a small craft advisory was issued. Coastal flooding was already a concern in Miami-Dade, Broward counties, and the Keys due to king tides.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate further into the weekend. Friday will see increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday is predicted to be the better of the weekend days, but scattered storms are still possible. The primary concern remains the severe weather expected Sunday and Monday, with continued unsettled conditions anticipated through Tuesday.
