Coastal Flooding, Thunderstorms For South Florida

MIAMI, Florida — The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a forecast of scattered showers and thunderstorms across South Florida today, Monday, October 6, 2025, with rain chances higher along the east coast metro areas amid breezy conditions and near-normal temperatures.

Showers and storms may produce heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. Excessive rainfall could lead to isolated urban and poor drainage flooding, with reduced visibility.

Additionally, a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until October 7, 8:00 PM EDT due to astronomical high tides (King tides) from October’s Supermoon, with high rip current risk and elevated surf along Palm Beach County.

Temperatures will reach 85 to 90°F, with high humidity amplifying heat indices around 95 to 100°F.

Rainfall chances today are low to moderate, with Palmdale at 53%, Clewiston at 56%, West Palm Beach at 59%, Immokalee at 55%, Naples at 42%, Everglades City at 53%, Fort Lauderdale at 55%, Miami at 53%, Homestead at 54%, and Flamingo at 39%, according to the NWS forecast.

Storm Timing:

• Morning: Isolated showers
• Afternoon into evening: Scattered showers and thunderstorms

Possible Hazards:

• Heavy downpours with poor visibility
• Localized urban flooding, especially in urban areas and roadways
• Gusty winds from storms
• Frequent lightning strikes
• High rip currents and elevated surf
• Coastal flooding

Miami Weather Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86°F. East wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78°F. East wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85°F. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79°F. East wind around 14 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85°F. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79°F. East wind around 11 mph.