Near record-heat is possible in South Florida on Thursday and then rain returns later in the day.<\/p>\n
It was a warm start to the day with temperatures mostly in the mid- to upper 70s across South Florid.<\/p>\n
Some patchy fog was also reported inland as well.<\/p>\n
High temperatures will soar into the mid- to upper 80s Thursday afternoon as winds shift out of the southwest ahead of our next cold front.<\/p>\n
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is forecasting a high temperature of 87 degrees in Miami, and the old record is 90 degrees set back in 2022.<\/p>\n
The forecast high temperature in Fort Lauderdale is 87 as well, with the record of 91 degrees set back in 1964.<\/p>\n
Key West has the highest potential to get close to, tie or break its record with a forecast high of 85 degrees. The old record of 86 degrees was set in 1881.<\/p>\n
When you factor in the humidity, it will be like it’s in the low to mid-90s on Thursday afternoon.<\/p>\n
As a shortwave trough sweeps through later in the day on Thursday, some rain will move in and bring a little relief to the region during the afternoon hours. Spotty showers will develop, and some downpours are possible.<\/p>\n
The chance for rain is even higher on Friday as scattered showers and thunderstorms develop on and off during the day.<\/p>\n
It will not be as hot, however, due to the wet weather and clouds.<\/p>\n
High temperatures will climb into the low 80s.<\/p>\n
The wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue through Saturday and Sunday. Keep the umbrella handy as more widespread showers and storms will be possible.<\/p>\n
High temperatures will remain in the 80s.<\/p>\n
It will then be cooler by early next week as low temperatures fall into the upper 60s on St. Patrick’s Day and highs will remain pleasant in the mid-70s.<\/p>\n
It will be even cooler by Wednesday morning with lows dropping into the low 60s.\u00a0<\/p>\n