South Florida is feeling the 60s. How long will the cool last?
Welcome to the 60s.
The feeling of fall returned early Wednesday as temperatures dipped below 70 in parts of South Florida.
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Fort Lauderdale and Kendall recorded 69 degrees and Pembroke Pines registered 68, according to the National Weather Service. Miami was slightly warmer at 71.
“It really feels wonderful out there,” said Lissette Gonzalez, meteorologist at Miami Herald news partner CBS News Miami. “When you step outside, you’re going to love it.”
So, how long will this cooler weather last?
Overnight and mornings will remain cool and clear, in the low 70s, through the week. But rain chances will start to increase Thursday.
As for your weekend plans?
Rain chances rise to 50% Friday night, 70% Saturday and 90% Sunday
As Wednesday and Thursday unfurl, temperatures will warm up to the low- to mid-80s. That’s a big difference from the upper-80s and higher humidity South Florida has been feeling into October.
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“It looks like that extreme heat is over,” Gonzalez said. “It feels amazing. … We deserve it.”
Here’s a rundown:
South Florida
The region may see some rain later this week, and it will really crank up over the weekend.
Wednesday: High 85, 20% rain chance. Low 71.
Thursday: High 83, 30% rain chance. Low 70.
Friday: High 83, 50% rain chance. Low 72.
Saturday: High 83, 70% rain chance. Low 72.
Sunday: High 82. 80% rain chance. Low 73.
Central Florida
Orlando will hit a low of 60 on Thursday night.
Gulf Coast
The Sarasota and Bradenton areas will be the coldest on Thursday night, with a low of 62.
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