Heat Advisory, Flooding, Thunderstorms For South Florida

MIAMI, Florida - Scattered to numerous thunderstorms could bring gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours across South Florida throughout the day on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.

Localized flooding will once again be possible across the metro areas of South Florida as multiple rounds of heavy downpours may occur with stronger thunderstorms.

The thunderstorms may bring relief to some areas from the excessive heat where peak heat indices will range between 105 and 110 today.

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Heat Advisory that is in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward counties.

There is a moderate rip current risk for Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward counties.

Thursday through Tuesday

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible each day this week. 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 through the end of the week as steady onshore flow persists and a swell builds in.

Peak heat index values will remain elevated through late this week, and may reach advisory level criteria at times.