Thunderstorms, Rip Currents For South Florida

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FLORIDA WORD

April 23, 2026 6:46 am

National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Marginal Risk (Level 1) of severe thunderstorms for portions of South Florida on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

The risk area covers the East Coast metro corridor from Okeechobee southward through Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and into the Florida Keys, as well as parts of southwest Florida.

The National Weather Service in Miami is monitoring a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms across South Florida today. Isolated stronger storms could produce heavy rain, gusty winds, and a low chance of small hail. Scattered showers remain possible, with the best chances during the afternoon hours.

National Weather Service Miami South Florida Rain Chances

According to the latest South Florida Rain Chances map, probability of precipitation is generally low across the region, ranging from 11% in areas like Jupiter, Homestead, and Miami to as high as 25% near Everglades City. Most locations fall in the 11-21% range.

A High Risk of Rip Currents continues along all east coast beaches through Friday. Breezy onshore winds are creating hazardous surf conditions. Beachgoers are urged to swim only in lifeguarded areas and heed beach flags.

Miami Weather Forecast

Thursday

Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. High near 78°F. East wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. High rip current risk remains in effect for Atlantic beaches.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70°F. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of showers 20%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79°F. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Rip current risk remains elevated.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

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FLORIDA WORD

April 23, 2026 6:46 am