South Florida Weather: Rainy Days Ahead Before A Sunny Weekend

Tuesday

• Mainland: A mix of sun and increasing clouds. Showers and storms kick off in the late morning near the Gulf Coast, pushing toward the East Coast metro area by the late afternoon.
• The Keys: A blend of sun and clouds with a few spotty showers or storms.
• Temperatures: Highs will sit in the upper 80s right at the Atlantic coast and in the Keys. The rest of South Florida will climb into the low 90s. Note: It will feel significantly hotter, especially in the East Coast metro area, so keep a water bottle handy.

Wednesday

• Mainland: Cloudy skies dominate with widespread showers and storms, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours.
• The Keys: Mostly cloudy with a few isolated showers and storms.
• Temperatures: Highs will top out in the mid-80s for the East Coast metro area, and the upper 80s along the Gulf Coast and the Keys.

Thursday

• Mainland & Keys: The gloomy pattern continues with heavily cloudy skies and periodic rounds of showers and storms tracking across the entire region.
• Temperatures: Highs will remain steady in the mid-80s on the mainland and the upper 80s in the Keys.

Friday

• Mainland: A return to mostly sunny skies, though the East Coast metro area will still see periods of showers and storms. Afternoon storms will also develop along the Gulf Coast and interior.
• The Keys: A mix of sun and clouds with the potential for a stray shower or storm.
• Temperatures: Highs will land in the mid-80s on the mainland and the upper 80s in the Keys.

Saturday                   

• Mainland & Keys: The weekend starts strong with mostly sunny skies for the East Coast metro and the Keys, and abundant sunshine along the Gulf Coast. Only a few scattered showers and storms are expected on the mainland.
• Temperatures: Highs will be uniform in the upper 80s across the board.         

Tropics Update:

While the hurricane season is officially underway, the tropics are currently quiet. However, now is the perfect time to review your family emergency plan and restock your hurricane supply kits.

The post by Donna Thomas, Meteorologist appears on South Florida Reporter.