Miami, FL – Strong southeasterly winds and a high rip current risk are creating hazardous spring beach conditions across South Florida heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, breezy conditions with winds gusting up to 25 mph will continue along Atlantic beaches through Friday night. A rip current warning remains in effect for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, urging beachgoers to use extreme caution near the surf.
The marine threat will persist into early Saturday, with hazardous boating conditions forecasted for the Atlantic waters and Biscayne Bay. Winds will remain steady between 20 to 25 knots through Friday, especially impacting areas near US-1 and A1A along the southeast coast.
Here’s the extended five-day outlook for Miami:
- Friday: High near 82°F, partly sunny and breezy. Winds from the east at 17 mph, gusting to 23 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 81°F. Winds near 17 mph continue with minor evening cooling.
- Sunday: Sunshine dominates with a high of 82°F, but nighttime lows may dip into the mid-60s.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and mild, high of 83°F. A slight chance of showers later in the evening.
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely, with a 60% chance of rain. Temperatures remain in the low 80s.
Beachgoers and boaters should monitor local advisories and stay updated via the National Weather Service and emergency alert systems. Swimming is discouraged near unguarded beaches during high rip current conditions.
Stay alert, South Florida—this breezy stretch of spring weather could pack more punch than expected.
