Flood Watch, Heavy Rain For South Florida

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FLORIDA WORD

April 8, 2026 7:13 am

National Weather Service Miami South Florida Rain Chances April 8, 2026.

MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami reports that a Flood Watch remains in effect for the east coast metro area until 10 PM this evening due to the continued threat of heavy rainfall across Southeast Florida.

Additional 1-2 inches of rain are expected with localized amounts of 3-5 inches possible. This creates a slight risk (15-39%) of excessive rainfall and flooding in urban, low-lying, and poor drainage areas.

Dangerous marine and beach conditions will persist through the end of the week. High risk of rip currents continues along South Florida‘s Atlantic beaches. Beachgoers are urged to swim only at lifeguarded beaches and heed all warnings. Boaters should use extra caution as seas remain hazardous with 10-15+ foot waves, Small Craft Advisories, and High Surf Advisory (Palm Beach County) in effect.

High temperatures will reach the upper 70s this afternoon with showers and thunderstorms likely.

Miami Weather Forecast

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

April 8, 2026 7:13 am