How hot will it get in Miami? Will it hit 90 and break records? What the forecast says
High temperatures approaching or even exceeding daily records are expected Tuesday across South Florida, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.
People will see temperatures pass 90 degrees in parts of Broward County, and reach as high as the upper 80s in Miami-Dade County, the forecast shows.
This follows Monday’s highs of 85 in Fort Lauderdale and 84 in Miami.
Here’s what else to expect during the week:
Clear skies
Sunny skies will continue to dominate the week with little to no chance of rain, forecasters say.
“South Florida will remain hot and dry through Tuesday as upper level high pressure remains over the Caribbean and surface high pressure sits east of the Bahamas,” the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
Lows in the lower 60s and highs in the upper 80s are expected Tuesday and Wednesday in Miami-Dade, but in the inland and far south portions of the county lows are predicted in the 50s and 60s respectively. Then highs in the mid-80s are forecast through the weekend.
Good evening!
One benefit of the drier air is that despite hot temps during the day we still cool off fairly well at night, and lows tonight will be near normal.
Tomorrow will be a hot one though, with highs on the east coast approaching or even exceeding daily records.#Flwx pic.twitter.com/zUhxmpuGQR— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) February 28, 2023
In Broward, temperatures as low as in the lower 60s and as high as in the lower 90s are predicted Tuesday and Wednesday. Then highs in the 80s and lows in the lower 70s and upper 60s are expected through Sunday.
“I don’t think that’s the time you will want to go out for a jog or walk the dog,” said CBS Miami meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez.
Watch out for rip currents and marine hazards
Most Floridians know that a sunny day doesn’t necessarily mean calm seas.
From northern Miami-Dade to Palm Beach County waters, boaters navigating in small vessels should exercise caution throughout the week. On Friday, there is an elevated risk of marine hazards with sustained winds of 20-33 knots or waves equal or greater than 7 feet.
If you are planning to go to the beach, take this into consideration.
A high risk of rip currents is expected Tuesday across Palm Beach County. By Thursday, a moderate risk is expected in Broward and the northern portion of Miami-Dade’s coastline. On Friday, a high risk will extend from the northern portion of Miami-Dade to Palm Beach County, and swimming is not recommended.
