MIAMI, Florida – Strong to locally severe thunderstorms capable of producing isolated tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning will be possible across Florida, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For South Florida
The greatest chance for severe weather is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. along the eastern half of the Florida peninsula from east of Orlando southward to Fort Lauderdale.
Good morning!
There will be a chance for severe storms this afternoon with large hail and damaging winds being the main threats.
Additionally, the excessive heat will continue today with peak heat indices possibly reaching 110F over southern parts of the area.#Flwx pic.twitter.com/o558NVB2Vm
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) May 19, 2024
The afternoon thunderstorms may bring relief to some areas from the excessive heat in the 90’s with a heat index above 100 that is forecast across South Florida.
Elsewhere, a marginal risk for severe weather extends from Jacksonville to Tampa to Naples to Miami.
A frontal boundary pushes through the area today producing scattered showers and storms. Some of these storms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. #flwx pic.twitter.com/XYhNlykV5f
— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) May 19, 2024