Has fall arrived in South Florida? Temperatures dropping — but there’s a risk

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Has fall arrived in South Florida? Temperatures dropping — but there’s a risk

It’s feeling more like fall in South Florida. Dropping temperatures. A breeze. Less humidity.

This week is shaping up to give us a break from the summerlike sweat. After high temperatures on Monday top out in the mid-80s with less humidity, low temperatures overnight and early morning Tuesday will dip into the low-70s.

“It will feel oh so nice — and a little bit like fall, at least South Florida-style,” said Lissette Gonzalez, a meteorologist with Miami Herald news parter CBS News Miami. “We are on the right track with temperatures starting to come down and not feeling as oppressive.”

The pleasant drop, although not quite sweater weather, does come with some risks on the water with wind and rough conditions on the beach. Gusts could reach 20 to 30 mph.

“It’s best to avoid going into the water or to boat,” Gonzalez said. “We have hazardous marine conditions.”

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a riptide advisory for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties until 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.

Temperatures and rain chances for South Florida this week

Rain chances in South Florida will drop to about 20% this week. It won’t be completely dry, though, with the wind expected to bring in some showers.

The temperature pattern calls for high temperatures in the low- to mid-80s this week, with overnight and early morning lows in the low-70s, according to the weather service. Other parts of the state are cooler, with 50s in North Florida and 60s in Central Florida.

Monday will be the warmest day in South Florida, with the cooler pattern starting Tuesday.

Thursday night might be the coolest of the week, with temperatures in some areas of South Florida dipping to around 71.

“Beautiful, breezy week ahead,” Gonzalez said. “We are going to wake up to the low 70s. Really pleasant mornings.”