Will the rain clear for Thanksgiving and Black Friday in Miami? What the forecast says
Thanksgiving brings several T’s to the table: turkey and time together — but thankfully little chance of thunderstorms.
We’ve had enough of those since Sunday, right?
Tuesday brings a drying-out period, says George Rizzuto, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Miami.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will impact South Florida again today as a frontal boundary lingers near the area. Some minor coastal flooding will also be possible around periods of high tide along vulnerable Atlantic coast locations. pic.twitter.com/Pew8t5HIGu
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) November 22, 2022
Thanksgiving Thursday in South Florida and the Keys has only a slight chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm — a 20% chance for the east coast, Rizzuto said. Same story on Black Friday for those with holiday shopping plans.
Happy Tuesday #FloridaKeys! We are back to near normal rain chances while northeast to easterly breezes will continue to decrease.
For the latest forecast, please visit: https://t.co/I7EVypHugN #KeyWest #Keyswx #FLwx pic.twitter.com/0ox4hcuxHa— NWS Key West (@NWSKeyWest) November 22, 2022
“And then even less into the weekend, so it’s looking pretty dry beyond today,” Rizzuto said on Tuesday when rain chances were 60% but primarily in the northern parts of South Florida, in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Getting better as we go...
We'll round the corner on this wet weather pattern Tuesday and head for brighter skies in time for Thanksgiving. #flwx @nbc6 pic.twitter.com/lt0InWNzEb— Ryan Phillips - NBC6 (@RyanNBC6) November 22, 2022
That’s a shift from some recent record rains at Miami International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood international airports. “We also set a November record at our office — 5-1/2 inches of rain here,” Rizzuto said from the center on Florida International University’s campus in West Miami-Dade.
A coastal flood statement remains for Miami-Dade through late Tuesday night for minor coastal flooding. Tuesday also brings a high risk for rip currents at Broward and Palm Beach County beaches through Wednesday, with a moderate risk for Miami-Dade beaches.
High tides are expected tomorrow, November 24th, through Saturday, November 26th, in low-lying areas and coastal cities. Plan accordingly and drive safely during the holiday weekend.
Also, upload your King Tide photos to help us document the floods. https://t.co/SgADl5N120 pic.twitter.com/fo7kc23GJd— Broward County Government (@BrowardCounty) November 22, 2022
Broward County officials posted on Twitter that high tides are expected Wednesday through Saturday and that could lead to flooding in low-lying areas and coastal cities.
“Plan accordingly and drive safely during the holiday weekend,” officials said.
Monday's totals didn't even come close to what Sunday produced, but they were still significant in some locations. pic.twitter.com/EEgDSpL3Zm
— Ryan Phillips - NBC6 (@RyanNBC6) November 21, 2022
As for temperatures, South Florida will be warm in the mid-80s, slightly above average for this time of year, but nowhere near record heat, Rizzuto said. Orlando and Gainesville will be in the upper- to mid-70s, respectively, on Thanksgiving, with the same minimal rain chances.
That said, Southwest Florida will still be the country’s warmest spot, WINK meteorologist Matt Wink posted on Facebook. Expect 82 degrees in Tampa Bay, for instance. That’s hot for people, but not quite hot enough to roast a turkey.
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