Miami, FL – Palm trees bend in steady northeast winds this Friday morning as rough surf pounds the beaches from Palm Beach to Miami-Dade. The National Weather Service has extended a Rip Current Statement through Monday morning, warning that strong currents could sweep even experienced swimmers into deeper water. Beachgoers are urged to stay alert and swim only near lifeguards.
Friday starts breezy and warm, with highs near 84°F under partly sunny skies. Winds from the northeast will range from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts topping 30 mph at times—creating hazardous surf and choppy waters along the Atlantic coast. The pattern continues into the weekend, as scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms mix with pockets of sunshine.
Saturday remains mostly sunny early before turning partly cloudy in the afternoon, with a 30% chance of showers by evening. Highs hover in the mid-80s, and humidity builds steadily through Sunday. That’s when isolated thunderstorms could form, especially along coastal areas from Broward to Miami-Dade.
Rain chances rise to 40% by Sunday night and Monday as a weak front stalls nearby. Winds will stay gusty, keeping rip current threats high into the new week. For those planning weekend beach trips, forecasters recommend staying knee-deep in water and avoiding piers or jetties, where currents are strongest.
By midweek, conditions should begin to calm, offering South Florida a quieter stretch heading into Halloween week—though the breeze may linger just enough to keep flags fluttering along the shoreline.
