Flooding, Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain For South Florida

MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms primarily impacting the eastern half of South Florida this afternoon through Tuesday, Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Heavy rainfall, gusty winds, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and localized flooding remain possible, especially along the east coast metro corridor from West Palm Beach through Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Slow-moving storms are expected to bring the highest impacts along the east coast urban areas from West Palm Beach through Fort Lauderdale and Miami into the evening hours.

High rain chances are forecast especially across the eastern half of South Florida this afternoon and evening. The highest probabilities include 67% in Homestead, 60% in Miami, 57% in Fort Lauderdale, 49% in West Palm Beach, 46% in Clewiston, 39% in Flamingo, 37% in Palmdale, with much lower chances on the west coast (22% in Immokalee, 18% in Everglades City).

Dangerously high heat indices are forecast this afternoon across much of South Florida. Values will peak as high as 106°F in Miami, 105°F in Homestead, Naples, and Everglades City, 102°F in Fort Lauderdale, Immokalee, Flamingo, La Belle, and West Palm Beach, 101°F in Buckhead Ridge and La Belle, and 99°F in Belle Glade. 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.

Miami Weather Forecast

Scattered late-day storms are expected to primarily impact the eastern half of South Florida through Tuesday. Rain chances across all of South Florida increase around mid-week.