Miami, Fla. – Afternoon storms are set to return, and drivers in South Florida should prepare for hazardous commutes through Monday. Thunderstorms may hit during peak travel times, raising the risk of flooded streets and slick conditions along I-95 and U.S. 1. Residents should stay alert for rapidly changing skies and prepare for possible delays.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, storm chances increase to 50 percent Monday and hold steady through Tuesday night. Rainfall could quickly overwhelm drainage in low-lying neighborhoods, including Little Havana, Hialeah, and parts of Miami Beach. East winds between 7 and 10 mph will push moisture inland, fueling storm development through midweek.
Travelers flying in and out of Miami International Airport may also face delays if lightning develops near the terminals. Power outages are possible in neighborhoods with older infrastructure. Officials urge residents to secure outdoor items, charge devices ahead of storms, and avoid unnecessary evening travel when downpours peak.
North Miami and Kendall can expect daily highs near 87 to 88 degrees with nighttime lows hovering around 80. Humidity will keep heat indexes in the low 90s despite September’s calendar turning toward fall. Those with weekend plans outdoors should watch radar and move indoors at the first sign of thunder.
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to persist through at least Wednesday, keeping South Florida in a daily cycle of heat and storms. More advisories could be issued if rainfall totals climb.
Five-Day Forecast for Miami, Florida
- Sunday: High 87, 40% chance of thunderstorms. Low 81.
- Monday: High 87, 50% chance of thunderstorms. Low 80.
- Tuesday: High 88, 50% chance of thunderstorms. Low 80.
- Wednesday: High 88, 50% chance of thunderstorms. Low 80.
- Thursday: High 88, 40% chance of thunderstorms. Low 80.
