Chilly Weather Ahead for South Florida
South Florida is set to experience a rare cold spell later this week, with temperatures dropping to numbers not seen since last winter.
Cold Fronts from the North
A series of cold fronts from northern parts of the United States will push down to South Florida, reducing temperatures to the lower 50s in some areas beginning on Thursday and extending through Sunday.
National Weather Service Forecast
According to National Weather Service meteorologist Will Redman, “From Thursday through the weekend, you’re looking at highs in the mid-70s across South Florida. In terms of early morning lows, it looks to be low- to mid-50s across the coastlines.”
Temperature Comparison
Redman noted that temperatures haven’t hit that low since mid-March, and last winter, temperatures first took a dip to the 50s at the very end of November.
Rain Chances Before the Chill
Before the first chill of the season hits, remnants from Tropical Storm Sara will sweep through South Florida, bringing a line of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms on Wednesday. Redman said rain chances for the region will hover between 40% and 50% throughout Wednesday.
South Florida’s Dry Season
With hurricane season winding down and South Florida’s dry season now in full swing until May, conditions are much likely to be colder and drier over the next few months.
Weather Pattern
Redman said South Florida will fall into a “pattern where we warm back up, and then there might be another front that comes through after that. … It might just continue to swing up and down because that’s usually how winter time goes.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, South Florida is expected to experience a rare cold spell later this week, with temperatures dropping to numbers not seen since last winter. The region will also experience rain chances on Wednesday before the chill sets in.
FAQs
Q: When can we expect the cold spell to hit South Florida?
A: The cold spell is expected to begin on Thursday and extend through Sunday.
Q: How low will temperatures drop?
A: Temperatures are expected to drop to the lower 50s in some areas, with early morning lows in the low- to mid-50s across the coastlines.
Q: When will the dry season end in South Florida?
A: The dry season is expected to end in May.
Q: Will this cold spell be a pattern for the rest of the winter?
A: According to Redman, South Florida will likely experience a pattern of warming up and then cooling down again, similar to how winter time typically goes.
