MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami warns that slow-moving thunderstorms over east coast metro areas of South Florida could lead to some minor flooding this morning on Thursday, May 28, 2026. [caption id="attachment_10922" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] National Weather Service Miami graphic showing Limited risk of minor flooding along the east coast metro areas of South Florida this morning, May 28, 2026.[/caption] According to the NWS Miami graphic, a Limited risk of minor flooding exists from West Palm Beach south through Fort Lauderdale and Miami to Homestead. Storms are expected to continue slowly northward over the east coast metro areas through the morning hours with heavy rainfall. The highest impacts are most likely between 8–10 AM. Today’s South Florida Rain Chances (NWS Miami) show the highest probabilities across the interior: 83% Clewiston, 77% Palmdale, 73% Immokalee, 64% West Palm Beach, 61% Homestead, 58% Everglades City, 56% Fort Lauderdale, 53% Naples, 50% Flamingo, and 48% Miami. [caption id="attachment_10924" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] National Weather Service Miami Maximum Heat Index – Thursday Afternoon, May 28, 2026.[/caption] Dangerously high heat indices are forecast this afternoon across much of South Florida. Values will peak as high as 103°F in Naples and Buckhead Ridge, 102°F in Immokalee and Everglades City, 100°F in La Belle, Belle Glade, and West Palm Beach, and 99°F in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Homestead, and Flamingo. Residents should take extra precautions against heat-related illnesses. Heat Exhaustion versus Heat Stroke Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.