Miami, FL – South Florida’s familiar summer rhythm of afternoon storms is poised to make a daily appearance this week, beginning Tuesday. Residents across the Miami area should anticipate potential disruptions to outdoor activities as showers and thunderstorms develop. This pattern is expected to define the weather for the remainder of the workweek and into the upcoming weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will bring a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 11 a.m. Otherwise, the day will be sunny with a high temperature near 86 degrees. A steady southeast wind of 11 to 14 mph will also be present. Commuters should remain aware that sudden downpours could create hazardous driving conditions with little notice.
The daily storm chances will persist and slightly increase as the week progresses. Wednesday carries a similar 30 percent storm risk after 11 a.m., with a high of around 87 degrees. For the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the probability of rain increases to 40 percent. Anyone with outdoor celebrations planned should secure a backup indoor location. These pop-up storms could impact travel on major thoroughfares like I-95 and the Dolphin Expressway.
Residents are advised to keep umbrellas accessible and stay alert for rapidly changing conditions. It is also wise to ensure mobile devices are fully charged in the event of isolated power outages caused by lightning. Looking ahead to the weekend, the unsettled weather continues. Both Saturday and Sunday hold a 40 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms beneath mostly sunny skies, with highs staying in the upper 80s.
This pattern of pop-up afternoon storms is expected to persist through early next week. No widespread weather advisories are currently in effect, but residents should monitor for daily alerts.
Here is the five-day outlook for Miami:
- Monday: Slight chance of T-storms, high near 87°F.
- Tuesday: Chance of storms after 11 a.m., high near 86°F.
- Wednesday: Chance of storms after 11 a.m., high near 87°F.
- Juneteenth (Thursday): Higher chance of storms, high near 87°F.
- Friday: Chance of storms, high near 87°F.
