Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Downpours For South Florida
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June 26, 2026 4:57 am
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National Weather Service Rain Chances for Florida Florida on Friday, June 26, 2026.
MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered to numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms across South Florida this afternoon, favoring the western half of South Florida, on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Storms could develop as early as early afternoon, with the highest chances over the interior and western areas, spreading toward the east coast metro areas later in the day.
NWS Miami – Hot Conditions with Showers & Thunderstorms Today, June 26, 2026
Main hazards include frequent lightning, gusty to damaging winds up to 40-60 mph, and locally heavy downpours that may cause poor drainage flooding. An isolated tornado or hail cannot be ruled out, though these are less likely than the primary threats of wind and lightning.
NWS Miami Rain Chances, June 26, 2026
These storms may produce wind gusts up to 50+ mph and locally heavy rainfall.
NWS Miami South Florida Doppler Radar
High temperatures will range from the low to mid 90s this afternoon, with possible upper 90s over some interior locations. Heat indices may reach the 105-109°F range at times. Moderate to Major HeatRisk impacts are expected today. Elevated heat risk continues through the weekend.
Scattered to numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon, favoring the western half of South Florida. High in the low to mid 90s (around 91-93°F). Southeast wind 6–11 mph. Heat index values up to 105-109°F.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Low around 82-84. Southeast to east wind 6–10 mph. Chance of precipitation 10-20% or less.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 90-92. East wind 8–11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Low around 81-83. East wind around 6–10 mph. Chance of precipitation 10% or less.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High near 90-92. East wind 5–10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
