Miami, Fla. – Drivers across South Florida should brace for late-night downpours and dangerous lightning strikes as storms intensify Tuesday into Wednesday. Evening travel on I-95 and U.S. 1 may slow due to heavy rain and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight before midnight, with rain chances rising to 60 percent. Strong cells could bring gusty winds and small pockets of flooding in low-lying neighborhoods. By Wednesday afternoon, storm chances surge to 80 percent, creating hazardous conditions during school dismissals and evening rush hour.
Heat will remain a concern, with Wednesday highs near 89 and a heat index topping 101 before storms develop. Outdoor workers and students should stay hydrated and plan for lightning delays in practices or after-school events.
Thursday brings no relief, with storms expected again in the afternoon and overnight. Gusty southwest winds will add to unstable conditions. Widespread thunderstorm activity continues Friday, likely impacting early Labor Day travel and high school football games.
Weekend weather stays unsettled. Storm chances remain high Saturday, with another round of lightning and downpours expected Sunday and Monday. Families heading outdoors for fall festivals or beach trips should keep alternate indoor plans ready.
Warnings remain in effect through midweek, and forecasters caution that updated advisories may follow as storms track across South Florida.
Five-Day Forecast for Miami, Florida:
- Wednesday: High near 89, storms likely afternoon. Low 79. Rain chance 80%.
- Thursday: Storms likely afternoon and night. High 87, low 80. Rain chance 80%.
- Friday: Thunderstorms likely, breezy. High 88, low 78. Rain chance 70%.
- Saturday: Showers and storms. High 87, low 79. Rain chance 70%.
- Sunday: Afternoon storms, partly sunny. High 88, low 80. Rain chance 60%.
