Strong Wind Gusts, Hail Possible In South Florida This Weekend

MIAMI, FL — Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase this weekend as a weak cold front approaches south Florida, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.

Some storms may be strong to severe on Saturday with hail up to the size of quarters and wind gusts in excess of 55 mph, weather experts warn.

Marine and beach conditions could deteriorate by the end of the weekend and into early next week as northeasterly winds increase behind a progressive front.

The NWS said this may result in a high risk of rip currents along the east coast and elevated seas over the Atlantic waters.

Meanwhile, isolated thunderstorms will remain possible into the early evening on Friday with gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall possible in the strongest storms.

Here is the weather forecast through the weekend for the Miami area:

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 7 to 15 mph.

Friday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.

Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.