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Miami, FL Wind Advisory: 40 MPH Gusts Before Clocks Fall Back Nov 1
Miami, FL – South Florida residents face gusty winds and repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms this week, with a wind advisory calling for gusts up to 40 mph across parts of Miami Dade, Broward
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-26T08:12:03.549Z
Miami, FL – South Florida residents face gusty winds and repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms this week, with a wind advisory calling for gusts up to 40 mph across parts of Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The unsettled weather arrives ahead of Halloween weekend and the end of daylight saving time Sunday, November 1, when clocks move backward one hour.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, a wind advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Monday, October 26, and continues until 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 27. Northeast winds of 20 to 25 mph, with frequent gusts reaching 40 mph, are expected across metropolitan and coastal areas of the three counties.
The advisory includes Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter and West Palm Beach, along with surrounding communities. Gusty conditions could blow around unsecured outdoor objects, bring down tree limbs and cause isolated power outages. Driving may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Monday brings a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms to the Miami area forecast, with a high near 81 degrees. Northeast winds of 18 to 24 mph could gust as high as 39 mph, making outdoor activities and travel more challenging. Showers remain likely Monday night, with another 60% precipitation chance.
Tuesday, October 27, brings the highest rainfall probability of the forecast period. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, with an 80% chance of precipitation and highs near 81 degrees. Northeast winds of 18 to 23 mph could gust to 37 mph before conditions gradually improve later in the week.
Wednesday remains unsettled, with a 70% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Temperatures climb to around 84 degrees, while northeast winds of approximately 15 mph could produce gusts reaching 24 mph.
By Thursday, temperatures are expected to reach 85 degrees, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday brings another warm afternoon near 85 degrees, although rain chances decrease to 40%, with showers or thunderstorms possible later in the day.
Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with sunny skies between possible showers and thunderstorms. The forecast calls for a high near 85 degrees and a 40% chance of precipitation. Saturday night brings a 30% rain chance, with temperatures remaining near 75 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, continues the warm pattern, with sunshine, highs near 85 degrees and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Before sunrise, daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time, when clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m. as South Florida returns to Eastern Standard Time.
Most smartphones and connected devices will adjust automatically, although traditional clocks and appliances may require manual changes. Sunrise and sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock, bringing darker evenings for Miami area commuters and families.
Looking into November 2 8, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across South Florida, while precipitation probabilities remain closer to seasonal averages. The longer range outlook does not establish another significant wind event or a major storm affecting Miami.
For now, residents should prioritize securing loose outdoor objects, monitoring Monday and Tuesday's wind advisory and preparing for additional showers before Halloween weekend.
Are you preparing for the strong winds this week, or looking ahead to Halloween and Sunday's clock change?
Miami Area Five Day Weather Forecast National Weather Service forecast for Bunche Park, Miami Dade County, Florida.
Monday, October 26: Mostly sunny with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm. High near 81°F, with a 60% chance of precipitation. Northeast winds 18 24 mph, gusting to 39 mph. Monday night low near 75°F, with a 60% rain chance.
Tuesday, October 27: Showers and thunderstorms likely, with an 80% chance of precipitation. High near 81°F. Northeast winds 18 23 mph, gusting to 37 mph. Tuesday night low near 76°F, with an 80% rain chance.
Wednesday, October 28: Mostly sunny with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm after 11 a.m. High near 84°F, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Northeast winds around 15 mph, gusting to 24 mph. Wednesday night low near 76°F, with a 50% rain chance.
Thursday, October 29: Sunny with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 85°F. East winds 5 8 mph. Thursday night low near 75°F, with a 30% rain chance.
Friday, October 30: Sunny with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly later in the day. High near 85°F. Friday night low near 76°F, with a 30% rain chance.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Sunny with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 85°F. Mostly clear Saturday night, with a low near 75°F and a 30% chance of precipitation.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Sunny with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 85°F. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. South Florida residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset occurs approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Miami and much of South Florida during November 2 8, suggesting the warm conditions expected through Halloween weekend could continue into the first full week of November.
Precipitation probabilities across South Florida are closer to seasonal averages than across much of the rest of the country. The outlook does not establish specific rainfall totals, daily thunderstorm chances or a significant storm affecting Miami during the period.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlooks identify slight risks of high winds, heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow primarily across portions of the western and central United States. South Florida is not included in those highlighted slight risk areas.
Although a wind advisory is in effect Monday and Tuesday, the supplied NOAA outlook does not indicate that the same hazardous wind conditions will continue into November 2 8.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service Miami updates for changes to the wind advisory, rainfall probabilities and Halloween weekend conditions.