NEXT Weather: Rain squalls, gusty winds from passing Hurricane Idalia
MIAMI - The CBS Miami Next Weather team is tracking Hurricane Idalia in the Gulf of Mexico.
Although Idalia is expected to stay well to the west of South Florida, we will see some indirect impact.
We can expect gusty winds and heavy rain squalls as Idalia makes its closest pass on Tuesday. Rainfall totals between 1 to 2 inches with isolated higher amounts possible.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Lower Keys as tropical storm force wind gusts will be possible. Storm surge of 1 to 2 feet is possible for the Lower Keys. The higher-than-normal King Tides will likely enhance the storm surge around high tide times.
Despite the rainbands moving through, highs will climb to the low 90s and it could feel like up to 110 degrees when you factor in the humidity. Hence, a Heat Advisory has been issued for Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. due to the heat index values in the triple digits.
Gusty winds will continue through Wednesday with the potential for gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Thursday some gusty showers will be possible due to lingering moisture. But conditions should improve by Thursday with just spotty storms around.
This weekend highs will be in the low 90s with the potential for passing storms.