Warm and Mostly Dry Weather Persists Ahead of Approaching Weakening Cold Front

South Florida continues to experience warm and mostly dry weather today as a weakening cold front approaches from the north. Temperatures will reach the low to mid-80s this afternoon, with interior areas possibly seeing mid-80s due to southwesterly warming winds.

The cold front is expected to be weak with limited upper-level support, producing only a few isolated showers or stray thunderstorms mainly across northern parts of the region. Most of South Florida will remain dry, experiencing little impact from the front’s passage.

Weather Conditions and Wind Changes
As the front moves through, winds will shift from southwest early in the day to west-northwest by the afternoon. Moisture lingering behind the front could cause a brief morning shower along the east coast and south of Alligator Alley. By afternoon, drier air will filter in north of Lake Okeechobee as high pressure builds.

Highs this weekend will stay in the lower 80s along the coast and mid-80s across interior Southwest Florida, maintaining the warm and comfortable conditions.

Beach and Safety Advisory
A high risk of dangerous rip currents remains along all Atlantic beaches through this evening due to persistent swells and onshore flow. Officials strongly advise beachgoers to exercise caution and swim only near lifeguards to avoid hazardous conditions.

Outlook for Early Next Week
Forecast confidence decreases somewhat early next week as models indicate a weak backdoor cold front may enter from the northeast, though timing is uncertain. This feature would bring strong high pressure behind it, tightening the pressure gradient and causing breezy east-northeasterly winds Monday and Tuesday.

Low chances of showers will continue along the east coast, but temperatures should stay near seasonal averages for mid-December. Nights are expected to be comfortable with warm afternoons persisting through early next week.

1. Today: Warm, mostly dry weather with highs in low to mid-80s.
2. Cold front: Weak with isolated showers mainly in northern areas.
3. Wind shift: Southwest to west-northwest by afternoon.
4. Beach warning: High rip current risk on Atlantic coast.
5. Weekend: Temperatures steady in 80s; mostly dry.
6. Early week: Breezy with low shower chances, seasonal temps.

Residents and visitors should enjoy this warm and mostly dry weather while remaining mindful of localized showers and beach hazards linked to changing winds and ocean conditions.