Flooding, Thunderstorms For South Florida Today

MIAMI, Florida – Isolated to scattered thunderstorms could bring gusty winds and heavy downpours this afternoon across South Florida on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.

Excessive rainfall from slow-moving thunderstorms could lead to localized flooding, particularly in urbanized and poorly-draining areas of Collier, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties.

A moderate risk of rip currents will develop along the Atlantic beaches of South Florida today.

Saturday through Thursday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible each day into early next week. The strongest storms could contain heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Heat indices will remain in the triple digits each afternoon except for Saturday.

An elevated rip current risk could linger through the weekend along the Atlantic beaches of South Florida.