Miami sets new high temperature record today as stretch of hot weather arrives
MIAMI -- South Florida on Thursday broke the high temperature record for today, surpassing the record that was set three years ago.
It is the first in a string of days in which the mercury could set new hot weather records.
As of 2:30 p.m., the temperature at Miami International Airport had reached 93 degrees, besting the record of 92 that was established in 2020.
It will feel like the triple-digits when you factor in the high humidity, CBS News Miami meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez said.
Thursday will be breezy and drier as the moisture associated with the warm front and low pressure system has lifted to the north. The rain chance will increase a bit on Friday.
Our heat wave continues through the weekend with the potential for record heat. It will feel more like summer than fall as highs rise to the low to mid 90s. A few showers and spotty storms are possible this weekend.
By late Sunday a cold front will move in and bring the coolest air of the season. By Monday we'll wake up with the upper 60s and low 70s. Highs will be in the low 80s.
It will be even cooler by next Tuesday morning as lows will likely fall to the low 60s. It will finally feel more like fall across South Florida. Highs remain below normal in the low 80s through the middle of next week.