Currently in Miami — September 15, 2023: Risks of localized flooding will increase through the weekend

The weather, currently.

A cold front dipping into Central Florida will push plenty of moisture towards South Florida on Friday, leading to numerous showers and thunderstorms—an increase compared to previous days. Strong inland thunderstorms could contain gusty winds and heavy downpours, which could lead to localized flooding. The risk of flooding will only worsen over the weekend, as this pattern is set to continue until rain chances diminish early next week. Temperatures will also stay consistent through Sunday, ranging from around 90 degrees along the immediate coast to the mid-90s towards the interior, while heat indices reach into the low 100s.

El tiempo, actualmente.

Un frente frío que se extenderá sobre el centro de Florida empujará mucha humedad hacia el sur de Florida el viernes, lo que provocará numerosos aguaceros y tormentas eléctricas—un aumento en comparación con los días anteriores. Tormentas fuertes sobre el interior de la península podrán producir ráfagas y aguaceros fuertes, lo que podría provocar inundaciones localizadas. El riesgo de inundaciones solo empeorará durante el fin de semana, ya que este patrón continuará hasta principios de la próxima semana, cuando la actividad de lluvia comenzará a disminuir. Las temperaturas también se mantendrán constantes hasta el domingo, alcanzando entre alrededor de 90 grados a lo largo de la costa inmediata y el rango medio de los 90 hacia el interior, con índices de calor que superarán los 100 grados.

—John Morales

What you need to know, currently.

Today is the global climate strike — calling for an end to the era of fossil fuels.

The latest climate disasters and temperature data show that 2023 is likely to be the hottest year in the history of human civilization, and one of the most destructive and heart-wrenching. This is also likely to be the first year that global warming has surpassed the critical 1.5°C mark agreed to less than 10 years ago by the world in Paris.

We are in a climate emergency. And everyone has a place in the movement to bring about lasting change that will create a better future.

Today, hundreds of thousands of people from around the world are rallying to give their adult allies confidence to do everything we can to make this transition happen as quickly and as equitably as possible.

Here are some pictures of the day so far:

— Eric Holthaus

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