Florida – Heavy rain and thunder are already cutting visibility around Miami this morning, with more storms developing through the afternoon. Heat remains another concern, as the heat index could reach 106 degrees between downpours.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, showers and thunderstorms become likely between 11 a.m. and noon. The precipitation chance reaches 60%, with a high near 89 degrees.
Miami International Airport reported a thunderstorm with heavy rain and fog shortly before 9 a.m. Visibility had fallen to three-quarters of a mile. Humidity reached 90%.
That combination can quickly complicate travel. Drivers on I-95, State Road 836 and surface streets should expect rapidly changing visibility and standing water where heavier rain persists.
Slow down and leave extra following distance. Lightning also makes beaches, pools and outdoor activities unsafe when thunder approaches.
Storms remain likely mainly before 7 p.m. Rain chances then decrease to 20%, with temperatures holding near 84 degrees.
Sunday brings another 60% thunderstorm chance, mainly between 2 and 3 p.m. Temperatures reach 88 degrees, while the heat index could again climb to 106.
Monday stays near 88 with a 60% storm chance, mainly after 2 p.m. Rain remains possible into the evening.
Tuesday pushes storm chances higher to 70%, with another high near 88 degrees.
Wednesday carries the week’s highest rain probability. Showers and thunderstorms reach an 80% chance while temperatures climb near 89 degrees.
The Weather Prediction Center expects thunderstorms across the Southeast and eastern Gulf Coast through Sunday evening. That supports Miami’s persistent wet pattern.
The supplied local data does not identify a specific tornado threat. However, residents should monitor NWS warnings as individual thunderstorms develop.
More weather alerts could follow if storms intensify or repeatedly cross the same neighborhoods. Seeing flooding or heavy rain around Miami? Tell us what conditions look like.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Miami, Florida
- Today: High 89°F. 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Heat index up to 106°F.
- Sunday: High 88°F. 60% thunderstorm chance, mainly between 2 and 3 p.m. Heat index up to 106°F.
- Monday: High 88°F. 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m.
- Tuesday: High 88°F. 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: High 89°F. 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
