Miami, FL – Windy conditions and scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across South Florida today as a cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service in Miami warns of increasing chances of showers, with the highest likelihood of thunderstorms along the west coast and around Lake Okeechobee.
According to the NWS, the greatest storm chances will occur in the afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms expected across the region. Rain probabilities are highest in areas such as Palmdale (71%), Naples (70%), and Immokalee (66%), while Fort Lauderdale and Miami face lower chances of storms at 45% and 39%, respectively.
Possible hazards include wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon, heavy downpours, and isolated thunderstorms. Travelers and residents should prepare for rapidly changing conditions and localized impacts.
Thunderstorm activity is expected to develop first along Florida’s west coast between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then shift eastward into areas like Miami and Fort Lauderdale between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Stay updated with local forecasts and be cautious on the roads due to potential low visibility and wet conditions.
