Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Risk For South Florida
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March 1, 2026 2:45 pm
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National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida March 1, 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 Sunday, March 1, 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 1, 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
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 9am. High near 78. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Low around 71. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a chance of showers. High near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a chance of showers. Low around 72. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a chance of showers. High near 77. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers. Low around 73. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
