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FXUS62 KMFL 121111
AFDMFL

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
711 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 239 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

Surface high remains centered over the Florida peninsula today,
with light easterly/northeasterly winds prevailing across the region.
Dry conditions continue through the period with no mentionable
precip chances, and relative humidity values dropping below
average values.

The surface high will drift eastward over the Atlantic Ocean on
Thursday, ushering in more southerly/southeasterly winds and
helping introduce some moisture into the low levels.

As a result, temperatures will gradually warm through the period.
Highs each afternoon will peak in the low to mid 80s today, while
overnight lows could drop to the low-mid 50s inland, and low 60s
along the East Coast.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 239 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

The weather pattern across South Florida will remain relatively
unchanged through the first half of the long term period as
persistent mid-level ridging remains in place across the region.
Wind will shift from the southeast on Thursday, driving a
gradual warming trend that will persist through the end of the
weekend and into next week.

The prevailing ridge over the area will help keep conditions
dry and rain free for the rest of the week. Chances for rain
increase again as we head into the next week and another
front potentially approaches the area.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 710 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

VFR and mostly clear skies through the TAF period. Light and
variable winds this morning becoming E/SE 5-10 kts across the east
coast metro this afternoon, with a westerly Gulf breeze expected
at APF.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 239 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

Hazardous boating conditions gradually improve today as
high pressure builds and winds and seas continue to subside.
Nevertheless, wave heights in the local Atlantic waters will
remain in the 4-7 ft range until this afternoon, while the local
Gulf waters will remain in the 2-4 ft range. Conditions will
continue to improve through the weekend.  Another frontal
approach early next week could result in enhanced winds
and seas.

&&

.BEACHES...
Issued at 239 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

The risk of rip currents will remain elevated for portions of
the Atlantic coastline for the duration of the week as onshore
flow develops. The highest risk of rip currents during this time
frame will be across the Palm Beach county beaches.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 239 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

Dry air remains in place over South FL today. Min RH values this
afternoon will range in the 25-35 percent range over interior
South FL. While winds will remain light, the low RH values
combined with persistent dry conditions may result in enhanced
fire weather concerns.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Miami            79  63  81  66 /   0   0   0   0
West Kendall     81  58  83  62 /   0   0   0   0
Opa-Locka        81  61  83  65 /   0   0   0   0
Homestead        79  62  81  64 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Lauderdale  78  63  80  65 /   0   0   0   0
N Ft Lauderdale  79  62  80  65 /   0   0   0   0
Pembroke Pines   83  62  84  66 /   0   0   0   0
West Palm Beach  79  60  81  64 /   0   0   0  10
Boca Raton       79  61  82  64 /   0   0   0  10
Naples           77  57  79  61 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk through this evening for FLZ168.

AM...Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for AMZ650-
     670.

     Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT this morning for AMZ651-671.

GM...None.
&&

$$

SHORT TERM...ATV
LONG TERM....ATV
AVIATION...Rizzuto