Arctic Air To Chill Out South Florida

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – It's about to feel a lot like winter in South Florida.

Tuesday started quite mild with temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Some passing showers are possible Tuesday as a potent cold front sweeps through. When the Arctic air pushing down across the east coast makes it way to South Florida, temperatures will tumble to the upper 60s likely by Tuesday afternoon and into the evening.

Winds will increase out of the north from 15 to 20 miles per hour, with some gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Due to the strong winds, there are hazardous boating and swimming conditions. There's a small craft advisory and high risk of rip currents warning in place.

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Tuesday night, lows fall to the low 60s near the coast and upper 50s inland. With the wind chill, it may even feel like the upper 40s for some areas well inland.

Wednesday afternoon will be cool and breezy with highs struggling to reach 70 degrees. There could be a few showers with clouds around.

The cool temperatures won't last long.

As high pressure begins to move to the east and our winds shift, South Florida will see a gradual warming trend late week. Highs will be back in the upper 70s Thursday and Friday.

This weekend will be warm and humid with highs in the low 80s.

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