MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami issued a severe weather forecast due to a risk of isolated strong to severe storms on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 12 PM to 8 PM EDT over the eastern two-thirds of South Florida. [caption id="attachment_7692" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Miami Severe Weather Forecast for South Florida Friday May 23, 2025.[/caption] According to NWS Miami, the primary hazards are isolated severe wind gusts and marginally severe hail, with an isolated tornado and localized flooding also possible. [caption id="attachment_7694" align="aligncenter" width="965"] National Weather Service forecast map showing the warmest heat index across Florida on Friday, May 23, 2025.[/caption] The thunderstorms and cloud coverage on Friday will bring some relief to the excessive heat South Florida has been experiencing this week. But heat index values will return to triple digits on Saturday [caption id="attachment_7693" align="aligncenter" width="965"] National Weather Service forecast map showing the warmest heat index across Florida on Saturday, May 24, 2025.[/caption] National Weather Service Miami South Florida Doppler Radar