Severe Thunderstorm, Large Hail, Tornado Risk For South Florida

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May 5, 2025 12:16 pm

National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Forecast for Florida Monday May 5, 2025.

MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk (Level 2/5) severe weather outlook for South Florida due to the potential for severe thunderstorms expected to impact the region on Monday, May 5, 2025.

National Weather Service Miami Severe Weather Forecast for South Florida Monday, May 5, 2025.

The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered thunderstorms in South Florida this afternoon through early evening, with an increasing risk of severe storms in the Lake Okeechobee region and east coast metro areas from Miami northward to West Palm Beach, including Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, and lightning poses a significant risk, especially for outdoor events.

National Weather Service Miami South Florida Rain Chances

These storms may produce wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail.

What Damage Can Large Hailstones Do?

Storms that produce hailstones the size of quarters or larger can result in dents on cars, damage to roofs, break windows, and can be deadly to animals and people.

Large hailstones can fall at speeds faster than 100 mph.

High temperatures will range from the lower to mid 80s along the Atlantic coast to the mid 80s to around 90 inland this afternoon. Heat indices are expected to reach the mid 90s due to humidity.

Miami Weather Forecast

Monday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. East wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 9 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

May 5, 2025 12:16 pm