Miami, FL – South Florida residents preparing for possible showers and thunderstorms today should be aware that the Miami weather radar (KAMX) is currently offline for scheduled maintenance, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The outage may continue for several days, prompting meteorologists to rely on alternate radars to track approaching storms.
According to the National Weather Service Miami office, the KAMX radar was taken down early Wednesday for necessary repairs and system updates. While the timing is planned, the temporary loss comes as scattered storms are expected to develop across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties later today.
To maintain coverage, the NWS has highlighted several alternative radar sites available to the public. These include radars in Tampa (KTBW), Melbourne (KMLB), Key West (KBYX), and terminals such as TPBI, TFLL, and TMIA. Each provides overlapping atmospheric data to help track rainfall intensity, storm movement, and potential lightning activity across South Florida.
Forecasters say residents should expect brief downpours, gusty winds, and possible thunder as the system moves through the region. While the KAMX outage does not hinder official forecasting capabilities, today’s radar imagery from the Miami site will not be available on weather apps, TV broadcasts, or NWS pages until maintenance is completed.
The NWS advises residents to monitor updates throughout the afternoon, especially if storms begin to organize. Travelers and commuters may also experience slower drive times during heavier showers.
Residents can access live radar alternatives on the NWS website and are encouraged to review local alerts as conditions shift.
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