Severe Thunderstorms, Hail, Tornado Risk For South Florida
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March 14, 2026 3:34 pm
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National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida March 14, 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 14, 2026.
The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms in South Florida this afternoon through early evening, with a marginal risk of severe storms primarily across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton.
An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, and lightning poses a significant risk, especially for outdoor events.
NWS Miami Rain Chances, March 14, 2026
These storms may produce wind gusts up to 60 mph and small hail (less than 1 inch).
NWS Miami South Florida Doppler Radar
High temperatures will range from the upper 70s to lower 80s along the Atlantic coast to the lower 80s inland this afternoon. Heat indices are expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s due to humidity.
Miami Weather Forecast
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 75. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 76. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 11am. High near 83. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
