Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Risk For South Florida
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March 13, 2026 8:25 am
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National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida March 13, 20261
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 Friday, March 13, 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 13, 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
Friday
Partly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 80. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Low around 73. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 75. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 75. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
