FALLING RAIN AS SEASONS CHANGE IN MIAMI
- Kean Huy Alado
- 2 days ago
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By Lola Brown
Pumpkin spice plus palm trees is fall in Miami. But beware, you're probably sipping lattes under the trees to avoid heavy downpours. Although the weather is still warm, we can count on breezes at night or heavy rain to come as we progress though the fall hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
There are hundreds of Barry students from outside the state, many of which may not be used to Miami’s unpredictable climate. Days start sunny just for curtains of rain to drench you when you least expect it. Rain comes down so hard at times that you can find parts of campus flooded on the regular, and it can last from minutes to hours.
Barry freshman Giulia Bonora is a communications major who explains how she plans to prepare for the shift in the weather.
“I’m not used to hurricanes," she said. “I’ve never lived through one, so I’ll just do what they tell me and hope for the best. Many new students aren’t fully ready for hurricanes and underestimate rain, wind and flooding."
Even native Floridians find it hard to acclimate to the influx of rain that has been passing through on campus. While Barry’s Bookstore sells umbrellas and ponchos that can be bought with Flex Bucs, students are still caught in the beating rain. Freshman student Sabrina Flowers, a public relations major, is among them.
“I do not think students are ready for the weather change, because I have talked to many students here and they have said the weather is a shock to them," Flowers said. “But I think Barry University could provide all students with umbrellas since it's been raining a lot this September.”
When sudden downpours hit, students can retreat to cozy indoor activities, but the real magic happens when exploring the city's seasonal celebrations.
“Beyond the beach, I like to go to pumpkin patches nearby for the fall. I also really like fall festivals, and I also really like fairs,” Flowers said.
The rain lasts minutes to hours here in Miami. On rainy days people can do many things like lay in bed and enjoy the dark weather, go for a run in the rain while it's cool out, or get some laundry and cleaning done. The heavy rain could lead to students staying in their dorm but there are many fun indoor options.
Bonora offers students outdoor day trip ideas for when the weather is favorable.
“Walk [down] Wynwood and the Design District, visit Little Havana on weekends, or watch outdoor movies. Day trips to the Everglades or Vizcaya Museum are perfect when the heat drops a bit,” she said.
Exploring Miami’s different neighborhoods, or being festive at pumpkin patches, Barry students have a multitude of options to adapt and enjoy the new incoming season.
Although the weather brings challenges, fall in Miami has plenty of opportunities to be festive and connected to the community. Look below for a taste of fall fun.
Pinto Farms Pumpkin Patch
According to Pinotsfarms.com, Pintos Farms located in Silver Palm offers a pumpkin patch along with tractor and peddle boat rides. Students can take an Uber or arrange a ride to this farm to enjoy a wholesome activity with friends. This event takes place from Sept. 20 through Nov. 2 at a price point of $25.23 on weekends.
For some students these seasonal attractions are a break from the pool and beach and an opportunity to enjoy a different side of Miami.
House of Horror Haunted Carnival
According to houseofhorrorcarnival.com, this haunt includes carnival rides along with three haunted houses. The attraction is by the Miami International Mall and runs from Sept. 25 through Nov. 2. Both the rides and the haunted houses provide a spooky environment that is very festive. The price is around $40 for an unlimited pass.
The Horrorland Miami
Another haunted fall activity is the transition of jungle island to Horrorland. There are five haunted houses within the attraction. It runs from Sept. 12 to Oct. 31. According to thehorrorlandmiami.fearticket.com, for a fast pass ticket, there is a high price point of $75 and a regular ticket is $35.