While you may need that umbrella to start Friday across South Florida, you surely won't need it this weekend and likely for most of next week.
The area has a lingering breeze again Friday, but the numbers are dropping. A small craft advisory is still in effect through at least early Friday and the risk of rip currents continues to be on the high side.
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Early morning showers will give way to more sunshine and highs near 80.
Lighter winds and low rain chances are on tap this weekend. Boating and/or beaching is looking much better. Highs will warm into the low 80s.
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The area stays mostly rain free and warms up even more next week. Highs could touch the mid-80s by the middle of the week.