Strong Thunderstorms, Heat Advisory For South Florida

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FLORIDA WORD

July 10, 2026 8:00 am

National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida for Friday, July 10, 2026.

MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon across South Florida on Friday, July 10, 2026, with the highest chances focused over the interior and western/central regions.

Storms are expected to develop through the afternoon and early evening. The strongest cells may produce gusty winds, heavy downpours, and localized flooding in poor drainage areas — particularly across interior and southwest Florida. Frequent lightning will be the primary hazard.

Today’s Rain Chances

Today’s South Florida Rain Chances – Valid Friday, July 10, 2026

Rain chances (Friday, July 10, 2026):

Naples: 76%
Immokalee: 75%
Everglades City: 67%
Miami: 47%
Homestead: 44%
Flamingo: 46%
Fort Lauderdale: 42%
Clewiston: 40%
Palmdale: 39%
West Palm Beach: 28%

Heat Risk Today

Major HeatRisk continues today — High temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 90s across most of South Florida. Peak Heat Index Values will range from 105°F to 112°F this afternoon, with the highest readings near 112°F across southwest Florida (Naples and Immokalee areas). A Heat Advisory is in effect through 7 PM EDT for all of South Florida.

Maximum Heat Index – Valid Friday Afternoon, July 10, 2026

Miami Weather Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 106. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind around 11 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 84. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 82. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 82.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Wednesday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

July 10, 2026 8:00 am