MIAMI, Florida – Scattered thunderstorms could bring gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours this afternoon across South Florida on Friday, September 6, 2024, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.
Slow moving storms containing heavy downpours will the have the potential to cause localized flooding mainly over the low lying and poor drainage areas along the west coast.
The thunderstorms may bring relief to some areas from the excessive heat where peak heat indices will range between 106 and 112 today.
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Heat Advisory that is in effect until 6 p.m. for Miami-Dade, Collier, mainland Monroe, and Broward counties.
A High Rip Current Risk exists for Palm Beach County.
Saturday through Thursday
Scattered thunderstorms will be possible each day through the period. Some storms could become strong with threats of gusty winds and frequent lightning.
The risk for rip currents will remain elevated for the Atlantic Coast beaches over the weekend and into early next week as onshore flow persists.
Peak heat index values may remain elevated and may reach advisory level criteria at times throughout the forecast period.