Severe Thunderstorms For South Florida, Southwest Florida
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March 28, 2026 8:22 am
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National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida March 28, 2026
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 Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts mostly sunny skies this morning, becoming partly cloudy with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon through early evening. Rain chances are highest across the western and interior areas (up to 55% near Everglades City) and lower along the east coast (Miami 16%, Fort Lauderdale 21%, West Palm Beach 29%). A marginal risk of severe storms exists across much of South Florida.
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 up to quarter size (1 inch).
National Weather Service Miami South Florida Heat Indices
High temperatures will range from the low to mid 80s along the Atlantic coast to the mid 80s inland this afternoon. Heat indices are expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s (up to 92° inland near Immokalee) due to humidity.
Miami Weather Forecast
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after noon. High near 82. Breezy at times, with an east wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20-55% (area-dependent). New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 78. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40-60%.
Sunday Night
Cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Cloudy, with a chance of showers before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Low around 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
