Windy Weather Impacts Events Across South Florida

Windy weather in South Florida disrupted several events, including Art Wynwood and the Miami International Boat Show, over the weekend. According to Marshall Steingold, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, which usually attracts tens of thousands of people, saw a busier Saturday due to the weather. To protect their valuable pieces, artists set up their booths with four-sided protection and locked them up when possible.

At the Boat Show, the indoor areas were used despite the rain and wind, while outdoor areas were closed. All events were held indoors as the show wrapped up on Sunday. The weather impacted events across South Florida, with artists taking measures to protect their work and event organizers adapting to the conditions.

Alex Finnie joined the Local 10 News team in May 2018 and is a South Florida native, having grown up in Miami and attended the Cushman School and New World School of the Arts for high school. The article source is Wet, Windy Weather Impacts Events Across South Florida.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Events across South Florida, from Art Wynwood to the Miami International Boat Show, took a big hit due to Sunday's day of wind and rain.

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Discussion:

As a historian, I must say that the impact of windy weather on outdoor events in South Florida is a recurring theme throughout the years. From the Art Wynwood to the Miami International Boat Show, these events have been affected by severe storms and heavy rain.

In the past, artists have found creative ways to protect their valuable pieces during these events.

Some have used tarps and canopies to cover their work, while others have brought their pieces inside or secured them with ropes and anchors.

Despite these precautions, the relentless rain and wind can still cause damage to the artwork and exhibits. However, the artists and organizers are quick to adapt and find solutions to minimize the impact of the weather.

In recent years, the Boat Show has taken extra precautions to protect its boats and exhibits. The show has moved indoors when possible, and the outside areas have been closed due to the severe weather.

As a historian, I must say that the resilience and adaptability of the people of South Florida in the face of windy weather is truly remarkable....

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