Miami, Florida – Thunderstorms are set to bring soaking rain and muggy heat to Miami through midweek, with the highest threat of downpours and lightning expected from late Monday into Wednesday night. With heat index values climbing toward 100° each afternoon, residents face a sticky stretch with daily rounds of storms, making travel and outdoor plans tricky across Miami-Dade and surrounding counties.
According to the National Weather Service, the risk of thunderstorms will ramp up Monday afternoon, with storms most widespread Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall totals are expected to remain modest, but locally heavy downpours could cause minor flooding in poor drainage areas. Southeast Florida will stay humid, with highs near 90° and nighttime lows in the mid-80s.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m. Monday, with storm chances reaching 50% by Tuesday. The strongest storms could bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, and ponding on roadways during the late afternoon and evening hours. By Wednesday, expect a 60% chance of rain and continued heat, especially for communities from Miami Beach to Hialeah and Kendall.
If you need to be outdoors, stay weather-aware, watch for water on roads, and avoid flooded areas. Heat remains a risk, so keep hydrated and limit strenuous activities during peak afternoon hours.
Storm chances drop slightly by Thursday, but isolated thunderstorms remain possible. More rounds of heavy rain are possible late week, so keep checking for updated alerts and potential flood advisories.
Five Day Forecast for Miami, FL:
- Monday: Scattered afternoon thunderstorms, hot and humid. High 90°
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely, especially after 2 p.m. High 90°
- Wednesday: Rounds of storms, humid. High 89°
- Thursday: Storms possible, partly sunny. High 88°
- Friday: Continued rain and thunder chances, muggy. High 87°
