A Cold Front Looms Over South Florida Ahead of Hurricane Melissa's Impact
South Floridians are bracing themselves for a blast of cold air, courtesy of a strong cold front sweeping across the region on Thursday. As hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surges continue to batter eastern Cuba, residents here can expect a respite from the heat.
Behind the cold front, temperatures will plummet into the 70s for Halloween, with inland areas dipping even lower into the 50s. However, gorgeous weather is expected to return on Friday and Saturday, with cool and clear mornings giving way to warm and sunny afternoons.
But the good news won't last long. A surge of moisture from the Atlantic will bring a higher rain chance by Monday and Tuesday of next week, setting the stage for another potentially stormy period in South Florida.
The big story in the tropics is Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane with winds reaching up to 120 mph. The storm has brought catastrophic flooding and mudslides to the region, and its impact is expected to be felt throughout the Bahamas and Bermuda in the coming days.
A hurricane warning has been issued for much of the Bahamas, and a watch has been put in place for Bermuda. After passing the islands, Melissa will lose tropical characteristics and move into the northern Atlantic by the weekend.
As the cold front approaches, residents are advised to prepare for a dramatic drop in temperature, as well as potential power outages and disruptions to daily life. But with beautiful weather expected to return soon, it's a small price to pay for the chance to enjoy some much-needed sunshine before the winter months set in.
South Floridians are bracing themselves for a blast of cold air, courtesy of a strong cold front sweeping across the region on Thursday. As hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surges continue to batter eastern Cuba, residents here can expect a respite from the heat.
Behind the cold front, temperatures will plummet into the 70s for Halloween, with inland areas dipping even lower into the 50s. However, gorgeous weather is expected to return on Friday and Saturday, with cool and clear mornings giving way to warm and sunny afternoons.
But the good news won't last long. A surge of moisture from the Atlantic will bring a higher rain chance by Monday and Tuesday of next week, setting the stage for another potentially stormy period in South Florida.
The big story in the tropics is Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane with winds reaching up to 120 mph. The storm has brought catastrophic flooding and mudslides to the region, and its impact is expected to be felt throughout the Bahamas and Bermuda in the coming days.
A hurricane warning has been issued for much of the Bahamas, and a watch has been put in place for Bermuda. After passing the islands, Melissa will lose tropical characteristics and move into the northern Atlantic by the weekend.
As the cold front approaches, residents are advised to prepare for a dramatic drop in temperature, as well as potential power outages and disruptions to daily life. But with beautiful weather expected to return soon, it's a small price to pay for the chance to enjoy some much-needed sunshine before the winter months set in.
i cant even right now lolz its like florida is gettin all cold and stuff 70s and 50s oh noooo dont wanna go back to that heat!!! but on a silver linin we got gorgeous weather comin back friday n saturday. cant wait for those clear mornins tho 
prob gonna have to break out the cozy sweaters tho lol, but lets not forget hurricane melissa is still out there wreakin havoc in cuba and other islands... poor ppl 
gotta stay safe guys 
i mean think about it, one day we're dealing with freezing temps and the next we're back to sunshine... what even is nature's mood swings?! 
anyway, idc about the power outages or whatever, im just excited to have some cooler weather before winter comes in. btw, has anyone else noticed how hurricanes are always like "oh look, i'm gonna make landfall and wreak havoc" 
. You know, it's like our politicians saying we need more 'preparedness' and 'emergency funding' - sounds good on paper, but what does it really mean? 
I'm not saying our emergency services aren't doing their part, but is this just a case of kicking the can down the road? 
. It's all about priorities, if you ask me.
. The Bahamas don't care about our 'beautiful weather' - they're fighting for their lives over there 
so like this cold front is comin in & i know its gonna be a game changer for south fla, literally! 
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. so make sure u stock up on those emergency supplies & prep ur home for any potential power outages 
. who needs sunshine when u can have a good ol' fashioned cool breeze 
I mean, a cold front is coming and everyone's excited for cooler weather, but let's not get too carried away here. We're still living in a region that's prone to hurricanes and tropical storms. It's like, yeah, nice weather, but what about the people who are actually suffering from these natural disasters? 
can't complain about a break from the heat, especially with melissa bringing all that water over here... hope everyone's stockpiling batteries and snacks for the potential power outage 
[www.weather.com](http://www.weather.com)
it was soooo funny like one of them was trying super hard but still messed up but it made me laugh lol anyway, back to hurricane melissa... did you guys know that my aunt lives in bahamas? i'm a bit worried about her 
Just dropped some temp data on South Florida... 
Thursday: high of 88° F (31°C), low of 68° F (20°C). Friday & Saturday: inland areas will hit 70s, 50s in the 60s! 
. And omg, can you imagine those tropical storms losing character after passing through? It's like they're going through some kind of identity crisis... 
. Anyway, power outages and disruptions aside, at least it's good to have a break from the heat before winter hits - bring on the cozy vibes! 
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