Thunderstorms, Local Flooding, Heat For South Florida

Thunderstorms, Local Flooding, Heat For South Florida

NWS Miami South Florida Rain Chances

, Florida – Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across on Saturday. 

The strongest storms could contain gusty winds, frequent to excessive lightning, and heavy downpours, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.

National Weather Service Miami South Florida Radar

Slow moving storms with heavy downpours could result in localized flooding, particularly along Southwest Florida in Collier County.

National Weather Service Miami South Florida Max Heat Index

Peak heat indices over 100 degrees will be possible today across South Florida, with the hottest peak heat indices over southwest Florida.

A moderate risk of rip currents will remain in place for .

Sunday through Friday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will be possible each day through the rest of the weekend and through most of the week. The strongest storms could produce gusty winds and heavy downpours. Slow storm motions could also result in localized flooding, particularly near the metro areas.

Heat indices over 100 degrees will be possible each day across South Florida through most of the week.