NZUS92 KMFL 060550 LLLMFL FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-061750- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 150 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025 Short term: The weekend will end much the same way that it started, with surface high pressure in the western Atlantic in control. The breezy SE conditions will continue for one more day, with mostly dry and warm conditions persisting. A few isolated showers will be possible along the Atlantic coast throughout the day, and the HRRR continues to suggest some scattered showers late in the day around the lake Okeechobee region due to some confluence of winds around the lake. Forecast soundings show fairly limited moisture in the low levels and plenty of dry air aloft, so thunder chances will remain low. The vast majority of the area will remain dry again today, with partly cloudy skies and above normal temperatures. Afternoon high temps will be in the middle 80s near the coasts, and upper 80s to lower 90s over the interior. Overnight lows will be in the middle 60s around the lake, to lower 70s near the coasts. We’ll finally start to see a pattern change on Monday as the ridge weakens and a front associated with a complex system moving into the SE US approaches the region from the north. Winds will gradually veer to a more S/SW direction throughout the day. This will not only increase temps across the east coast metro, but dewpoints will also rise into the lower 70s making it feel more like May or June than early April. Afternoon high temps will be in the upper 80s across the metro to lower 90s over the interior. Heat indices will be in the low to middle 90s during the mid to late afternoon hours. Most of the area will remain dry, although some late day showers can’t be ruled out along the Gulf coast and areas east of the lake. Long Term: Tuesday and Tuesday night will be the most active part of the extended period. Cold front will very slowly cross South FL during the day on Tuesday, as the upper level trough is well displaced to the west and therefore isn’t much to push the front along. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of the front. Depending on the timing of the frontal passage, heating and instability could help enhance some of the convection, especially over the far southern portion of the peninsula. While the better dynamics will be across northern FL, wouldn’t be surprised to see a few storms on the stronger side. QPF totals area-wide aren’t impressive, with NBM mean of 0.5-0.75 inches, however the 75th percentile is over 1 inch for much of the area, so the potential is certainly there for locally higher amounts. Regardless, the rainfall will be a welcome sight considering the ongoing drought situation. While the front should be clear of south FL by late in the day Tuesday, lingering moisture will hang around until early Wednesday morning when the trough axis finally crosses the area and drier air gets pulled into the area. Outside of some coastal showers, mainly dry conditions will return for the remainder of the work week. Temperatures Tuesday through Thursday will be right around climatological norms with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Low temps will be in the 50s/60s. As the flow becomes more easterly late in the week, temperatures will moderate back to above normal. Marine: A moderate southeasterly breeze will continue across the local waters through Monday before veering to the S/SW late Monday into early Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. A brief period of hazardous winds and seas are possible across the Atlantic waters late Monday into early Tuesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible over the area waters late Monday through Tuesday. After the front crosses the area on Tuesday, winds behind the front will become northerly. 2-4 ft seas early this morning subside to 1-3 ft by this evening. Beaches: As breezy southeasterly winds continue, the high risk of rip currents will remain for the east coast beaches of South Florida through this evening. As winds veer to a southerly and then southwesterly direction early this upcoming week, the risk will decrease along the east coast but increase along the Gulf beaches. WRKSYN: Moderate southeasterly winds will continue over the local waters through this evening. Winds will veer to south to southwest early this upcoming week ahead of an approaching cold front. A brief period of hazardous winds are possible in the Atlantic waters late Monday night into early Tuesday, with a prolonged period of hazardous seas possible late in the week. Gulf Stream Hazards: None. WRKFWF: …Max Dispersion Values Over 90 Interior SW Florida Today... .Discussion... Mainly dry conditions will persist to end the weekend. Breezy southeasterly winds will result in very good to excellent dispersions this afternoon. RH values will remain above critical thresholds. Scattered thunderstorms are possible early this upcoming week associated with a frontal boundary that will cross the area on Tuesday. Widespread fog is not anticipated. HWO: ...High Risk Of Rip Currents East Coast Beaches... ...A Few Storms Possible Early Next Week... .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Rip Currents: There is a high risk of rip currents for the Atlantic Coast beaches. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. The threat of rip currents along the Gulf coast beaches will increase on Monday as winds veer to a southwesterly direction. Thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday as a cold front crosses the area. Hazardous marine conditions could return to the region behind a frontal passage mid to late week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.