Severe Thunderstorm, Hail, Tornado Risk For South Florida

MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal risk (Level 1/5) severe weather outlook for South Florida due to the potential for severe thunderstorms expected to impact the region on Monday, May 5, 2025.

The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered thunderstorms in South Florida this afternoon through early evening, with a marginal 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.

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

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