Miami, Fla. – Drivers in Miami-Dade should prepare for slick roads and possible flooding as thunderstorms build Thursday afternoon and linger into Friday. With storm chances climbing to 70 percent by Thursday night, travelers along I-95 and neighborhood streets may face delays during peak commute hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, a mix of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 2 p.m. Thursday, bringing gusts near 20 mph and brief downpours. Storms may fire again Friday, with widespread showers reducing visibility on highways and threatening localized flooding in low-lying neighborhoods.
Today will stay dry, with sun and a high near 92. That stretch of heat eases Wednesday as moisture increases, producing a 50 percent chance of afternoon showers. Forecasters expect the most intense activity Thursday into Friday, when a stalled front fuels multiple rounds of storms.
Residents are urged to limit non-essential travel during the heaviest rain, keep phones charged in case of power flickers, and check drainage around their homes. Outdoor events Thursday and Friday face disruption, especially during late-day hours.
By the weekend, storm chances stay elevated at 60 to 70 percent, though slightly cooler highs in the mid-80s will bring some relief.
Warnings may be issued later this week if rainfall intensifies or storm coverage expands.
Five-Day Forecast for Miami, Florida
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 92, breezy northwest winds.
- Wednesday: 50% chance of showers after 2 p.m., high 90.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high 87, gusts to 21 mph.
- Friday: 60% chance of thunderstorms, high 86.
- Saturday: Storms likely, high 86, 70% rain chance.
