As Thanksgiving approaches, many Floridians and tourists are curious about the weather forecast for the upcoming holiday. With 4.5 million Floridians expected to travel, the weather is a crucial factor for those planning trips of 50 miles or more, whether by car or plane, according to AAA. Despite the onset of colder weather across parts of the United States, Florida is expected to enjoy relatively mild conditions, based on predictions from the National Weather Service and AccuWeather.
The Thanksgiving week in Florida is unlikely to see the cold, frosty conditions that might require cozy sweaters. Forecasters predict mild temperatures, with possible cooler weather and thunderstorms after the holiday weekend. While the rest of the nation could experience rain, wind, and snow, particularly affecting the West Coast and the Northeast with potential travel disruptions, Florida remains mostly spared from these severe conditions.
For the southeastern U.S., including Florida, above-normal temperatures are anticipated, as reported by the Climate Prediction Center. A wet weather pattern is expected to unfold across much of the country, excluding Florida and the Rio Grande Valley, where below-normal precipitation is forecasted. As the following week progresses, rain may return to Florida due to a mid-level trough interacting with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.
In the Western Panhandle, the weather is forecasted to stay dry through Tuesday, with potential frost over the weekend but temperatures rising into the 70s as the new week begins. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee suggests minimal chances of rain throughout this period, with two cold fronts on the horizon, the first being relatively mild and the second possibly bringing rain on Thanksgiving Day, leading into cooler temperatures by Friday.
Northeast Florida can expect dry and cool weather over the weekend, with inland areas potentially seeing temperatures in the mid-30s on Saturday night. Warmer conditions are forecasted for the start of the following week, with highs reaching the 70s, although an approaching upper trough may increase the chance of showers and cooler temperatures next weekend.
Along the Florida East Coast, a breezy weekend is anticipated. According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, temperatures will rise from the high 60s to low 90s next week, with dry conditions persisting.
In South Florida, cooler overnight lows are predicted, possibly the lowest since late February, with temperatures dipping into the 40s near Lake Okeechobee and 50s throughout the region. However, warmer temperatures are expected to return as the week progresses, and conditions are likely to remain dry, as reported by the National Weather Service in Miami. The West Coast of Florida can anticipate sunny skies with temperatures rising back into the high 70s and 80s by Tuesday.
Overall, Florida’s Thanksgiving weather promises to be mild and mostly dry, providing favorable conditions for the anticipated surge in travel. While the rest of the country may face weather-related challenges, Floridians and visitors can expect a pleasant holiday period. Monitoring the weather through trusted sources like the National Weather Service remains advisable, especially with the approaching cold fronts and possible rain.
Source: News-journalonline
