MIAMI BEACH — While it didn’t snow and the mercury stayed above the freezing mark, the recent bout of grey, dreary winter climate that chilled South Florida over the weekend got here as an unwelcome surprise for some tourists visiting the area.
Many guests who have been anticipating to put on bikinis to hit the seashore have been as a substitute bundled up in blankets and jackets.
“Today the weather, not so good but better than yesterday,” mentioned Gabby Weller, who was visiting Miami from Germany.
Ludo Butti arrived in Miami from Italy together with a dozen members of the family and introduced alongside clothes applicable for chilly climate. But she mentioned the one motive she did so was as a result of she and her relations made a cease first in New York.
“We are praying for the sun to come,” mentioned Butti whereas carrying a full winter ensemble.
Although the vacationer have been pressured to commerce of their swimwear and floppy hats for coats and beanies, they nonetheless managed to make it to the sand.
“We did bring our bathing suits,” mentioned Sophie Nelson, who traveled to Miami from New York. “They have not gone on yet though.”
The tourists mentioned they have been counting their blessings by being in South Florida regardless of the cooly local weather.
“The breeze is a little chilly but otherwise it’s a lot nicer than sitting in my pajamas in the cold at home,” Nelson mentioned. “It’s really good. We are here and not in Germany. It’s much colder than here.”
The heat up in South Florida started Tuesday and temperatures are anticipated to be within the 80s this weekend, in accordance to the NEXT climate workforce.
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