Miami, FL – South Florida is set for a stormy afternoon with numerous showers and thunderstorms expected across the region. The National Weather Service Miami reports that the area will experience potential heavy rainfall today, leading to significant precipitation across various cities including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
According to the National Weather Service, the weather will gradually change by Wednesday as drier air moves in, reducing the rain chances for the latter part of the week. Despite the reduced precipitation, temperatures are forecasted to rise, bringing warmer conditions and higher heat indices.
Today, Miami has a 50% chance of rain with temperatures ranging from 77°F to 90°F. Similar conditions are expected across other South Florida cities, with rain chances varying between 61% in Boca Raton and 68% in Naples.
The forecast for the remainder of the week shows a mix of sunny and rainy days. Wednesday and Thursday will see less rainfall with highs reaching the low 90s. By Friday, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 91°F. The weekend brings back the rain with a 45% chance on Saturday and lower temperatures in the upper 80s.
In addition to the immediate weather, there is a medium chance (60%) of a tropical depression forming in the southwest Atlantic over the coming week.