A Powerful Arctic Cold Front Sweeps South Florida, Bringing Freezing Temperatures and Gusty Winds.
Saturday's forecast is set to take a dramatic turn as a powerful arctic cold front moves into the region. This morning's sunny skies will give way to widespread showers and perhaps even some thunderstorms before the front arrives later this afternoon.
As the cold air mass moves in, winds are expected to pick up sharply, with gusts reaching over 40 miles per hour. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the entire Miami-Dade and Broward counties, which will be in effect from 2 PM Saturday through 7 AM Sunday.
When the sun sets on Saturday night, the strongest winds are expected to occur, blowing out of the northwest at speeds that will cause temperatures to plummet. Low temperatures are forecast to fall into the low to mid-30s across Miami-Dade and Broward, with wind chills dipping as low as 20°F in some areas.
To make matters worse, Miami is on track to tie its record low temperature of 36°F. The cold snap will also bring a Cold Weather Advisory to all of Miami-Dade and Broward, with Freeze Warnings issued for areas west of Krome Avenue, US-27, and the Sawgrass Expressway, where temperatures are expected to drop even lower.
Sunday will be an extremely cold day, with highs only reaching into the low 50s due to the windy conditions. It will feel more like the 40s throughout the day, but at least there's a chance of sunshine.
Monday will also be quite chilly, with widespread lows near 40°F and highs rebounding to the 60s. However, it's not until mid-next week that temperatures are expected to start warming up again. In the meantime, another cold front could potentially arrive by next weekend, bringing temperatures back down once more.
Saturday's forecast is set to take a dramatic turn as a powerful arctic cold front moves into the region. This morning's sunny skies will give way to widespread showers and perhaps even some thunderstorms before the front arrives later this afternoon.
As the cold air mass moves in, winds are expected to pick up sharply, with gusts reaching over 40 miles per hour. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the entire Miami-Dade and Broward counties, which will be in effect from 2 PM Saturday through 7 AM Sunday.
When the sun sets on Saturday night, the strongest winds are expected to occur, blowing out of the northwest at speeds that will cause temperatures to plummet. Low temperatures are forecast to fall into the low to mid-30s across Miami-Dade and Broward, with wind chills dipping as low as 20°F in some areas.
To make matters worse, Miami is on track to tie its record low temperature of 36°F. The cold snap will also bring a Cold Weather Advisory to all of Miami-Dade and Broward, with Freeze Warnings issued for areas west of Krome Avenue, US-27, and the Sawgrass Expressway, where temperatures are expected to drop even lower.
Sunday will be an extremely cold day, with highs only reaching into the low 50s due to the windy conditions. It will feel more like the 40s throughout the day, but at least there's a chance of sunshine.
Monday will also be quite chilly, with widespread lows near 40°F and highs rebounding to the 60s. However, it's not until mid-next week that temperatures are expected to start warming up again. In the meantime, another cold front could potentially arrive by next weekend, bringing temperatures back down once more.
this cold snap is straight outta winter! i mean who needs shorts and flip flops in january? south florida's never experienced anything like this before 
and it's about to get even colder on sunday - feels more like the 40s than the low 50s 
can't wait for some sunshine after all this gloom 
... but not exactly the kind we'd want to see on our shores. I mean, freezin' temps and gusty winds? Sounds like a recipe for some major gridlock on the roads, especially with all those tourists trying to escape the chill 
. And have you seen the forecast for Monday? 40s everywhere? That's like the middle ground between winter and spring – it's like they're testing our resolve, you know? I'm not saying we can't handle a little cold, but this is South Florida we're talking about... where's the sunshine supposed to be on Monday? 
It's like they're sending us mixed signals. Can't say I blame people for stocking up on hot cocoa and cozying up at home – it's either that or get ready for some serious shoveling snow 
! And what about those low temps tonight? Tying a record, you know? That's like our politicians trying to set new records in their own way... always looking for ways to freeze us out 
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I'm loving how sunny it is outside now, but like 20 hours from now it's going to be FREEZING!!! 
And ugh, 36°F? That's like the record low... what if Miami-Dade ties it? 
I'm not buying this Arctic blast thing. Like, come on 40mph gusts in South Florida? That's just crazy talk! Have they considered that maybe it's just a normal cold front like any other or something? And what about the 'arctic' part? Are we living in some sort of Disney movie here? I need to see some actual data and not just a bunch of weather dude's opinion. Where's the source on this thing? 
Ugh, can you believe this? I mean, I know it's winter and all, but 20°F in Miami?! That's crazy talk! 
but this arctic cold front? No joke! 20°F wind chills? Brrr 
I'm stuck inside with a hot cup of coffee and a good book, trying to wait out the storm. On the bright side, it's a great excuse to break out my thermos and some cozy PJs 
Anyone else huddled at home like me? 
! And for those who might not take it seriously, let me remind you that Frostbite can happen in temps as low as that. Make sure to bundle up if you're heading out this weekend, folks! 
️ Wear layers, bring a hat and gloves, the deal is no joke 
. Anyone else feeling me on this one?
? I'm a retiree who's lived in Florida for over 20 years, and I've never experienced anything like this. The thought of leaving my warm bed at night to brave the chill is just not something I want to do 
. On the other hand, it's kinda cool (pun intended) that they're issuing a wind advisory - always good to be aware of those gusts 
. Guess it's time to break out the heavy jackets and scarves...or just stay indoors with a warm cup of tea 
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. Now it seems like we're getting frosty vibes almost as often as sunshine 
. Anyone else feeling the chill? 
. And to make matters worse, it's gonna tie the record low temp in Miami? That's crazy talk 
it's like florida isn't even florida anymore lol what's with all these weather advisories and warnings? can't we just have a nice beach day or something? 
anyway, sounds like miami-dade & broward are gonna be the worst off - those wind gusts are supposed to be crazy!!! 
At least the sun might come out on Sunday, but it'll still feel more like winter than spring. 
And to top it off, Miami could potentially tie its record low temp... talk about a cold snap! 
Bring on some hot chocolate and cozy vibes! 
. this cold snap sounds like it's gonna last a while tho, mid-next week is still pretty chilly for us 
️ or even a nice long hike with layers on (i'm talking parka, gloves, and all that jazz) sounds like a great way to spend some quality time outdoors during this cold snap! 