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Introduction to the Cold Front<\/h2>\n

Are you bundled up yet? Because you’ll need to be for these next few days\u2014not to mention on Sunday, when an even stronger cold front rolls around with temperatures forecast to be the coldest South Florida’s seen in more than 15 years.
\nPull out the winter gear if you have it.
\nHere’s what to know for this week.<\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/h2>\n

Morning and Afternoon Forecast<\/h3>\n

Today: A 20% chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a high near 67 degrees. North wind around 10 mph.
\nWednesday morning is cool with temperatures near 50 degrees. Feel-like conditions inland are back into the mid-40s. There isn\u2019t as much wind on Wednesday morning, but we still have a light breeze to kick off the day.
\nWednesday afternoon features sunshine that fills in with some clouds as a stray shower is possible. Not everyone will see rain, but we can\u2019t rule out a passing shower. Highs reach back into the mid-60s. We\u2019re reaching for a high temps near 67 degrees.
\nExpect another crisp night.<\/p>\n

Thursday<\/h2>\n

Sunny Skies with Cool Temps<\/h3>\n

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70 degrees. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
\nTemps fall back near 50 degrees. Refreshing and cool air settles in through the end of the week. High temps will try to reach for 70 degrees by Thursday. It\u2019ll be very similar into Friday, too.
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\nMorning low temperatures for the next five days.<\/p>\n

Friday<\/h2>\n

Chance of Showers<\/h3>\n

Friday: A 20% chance of showers, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71 degrees. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
\nFriday, a few passing showers are possible as an area of low pressure begins to develop in the gulf. This is going to be attached to the cold front that will bring arctic air down into South Florida by the second half of the weekend.<\/p>\n

Saturday<\/h2>\n

Breezy Conditions Ahead<\/h3>\n

Saturday: A 40% chance of showers, partly sunny, with a high near 68 degrees. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
\nSaturday, the front moves through and showers are expected ahead of the major temperature drop. Temps on Saturday afternoon warm into the mid-60s. Then, behind the cold front showers, temps fall into the 30s!
\nIt\u2019s going to be very windy with gusts up to 30 mph. This is going to give us a windchill factor.<\/p>\n

Sunday<\/h2>\n

Coldest Day of the Week<\/h3>\n

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55 degrees. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
\nFeel-like conditions are already being highlighted to feel like the mid-20s by Sunday morning. The arctic air stays in place into the afternoon with highs only reaching into the mid-50s.
\nSunday morning there could be a near record-low with a forecast of 36 degrees in Miami. This would tie the record-low for the date Feb. 1 in Miami previously set back in 1909.
\nFort Lauderdale’s current record low for the date is 33 degrees, which might be just a little too far to hit.
\nThese are the Sunday morning forecasted low temperatures compared to the record for the date.<\/p>\n

Historical Context<\/h2>\n

Some history: With temps in the 30s, this will be the coldest air we\u2019ve seen since December 2010. Miami last dropped to 36\u00b0F on December 14, 2010, with Fort Lauderdale reaching 34\u00b0F that same day. Later in the month, Fort Lauderdale fell to 36 degrees on Dec. 28, 2010.<\/p>\n

Monday<\/h2>\n

Gradual Warm-Up<\/h3>\n

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 61 degrees.
\nIt\u2019ll be another cold morning on Monday before the arctic air starts to slowly retreat.
\nNow, Monday morning could also be in record territory for the date with a low forecast again of 36 degrees for both Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The current low record for Feb. 2 in Miami is 35 degrees set back in 1942. Fort Lauderdale’s current record for the date is 38 degrees set back 1979.
\nThese are the Monday morning forecasted low temperatures compared to the record for the date.<\/p>\n

Is this the Coldest South Florida’s Ever Been?<\/h2>\n

Temperatures in the 30s are extremely rare in South Florida.
\nFort Lauderdale\u2019s all-time record low is 28\u00b0F, set on January 20, 1977. Miami’s all-time record low is 27\u00b0F set in January 1940.
\nCurrent projections for early February are approaching those levels, underscoring how unusual this cold spell could be.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

In conclusion, the upcoming cold front is expected to bring the coldest temperatures to South Florida in over 15 years. It’s essential to be prepared for the cold weather and potential record-low temperatures. Stay warm and stay informed with the latest forecast updates.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n