Rain, Dangerous Rip Currents For South Florida

February 18, 2025 6:24 am

National Weather Service Miami South Florida Rain Chances

MIAMI, Florida — A lingering front just south of South Florida may bring scattered showers to the eastern half of the region on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Miami.

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

Rip Current Risk Along Atlantic Coast

Beachgoers should exercise caution, as Palm Beach County faces a high risk of rip currents, while Miami-Dade and Broward counties have a moderate risk. The elevated rip current threat is expected to continue along the Atlantic Coast beaches through the early part of the week.

Extended Forecast

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 80°F, with a south wind at 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 70°F, with a southwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 77°F. Winds shifting from west to north at 8 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 62°F, breezy with north winds at 16 mph and gusts up to 21 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 71°F. Northeast winds at 15 mph, gusting up to 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 66°F, with northeast winds at 14 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 71°F, with east winds at 10 to 13 mph.
Sunday: A 20% chance of showers, mostly cloudy with a high near 74°F.
Sunday Night: A 30% chance of showers, mostly cloudy with a low around 66°F.
Monday: A 20% chance of showers, mostly sunny with a high near 75°F.

February 18, 2025 6:24 am