Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds, Heat Advisory For South Florida

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July 5, 2026 4:41 am

National Weather Service Rain Chances for Florida Florida on Sunday, July 5, 2026

MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon and evening across South Florida on Sunday, July 5, 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 and near Lake Okeechobee. Frequent lightning will be the primary hazard.

Today’s South Florida Rain Chances – Valid Sunday, July 5, 2026

Rain chances (Sunday, July 5, 2026):

Clewiston: 71%
Palmdale: 69%
Immokalee: 65%
Homestead: 60%
Naples: 60%
Everglades City: 51%
West Palm Beach: 49%
Fort Lauderdale: 48%
Miami: 45%
Flamingo: 42%

Major HeatRisk continues today — High temperatures will rise into the upper 88s to low 90s across most of South Florida. Peak Heat Index Values will range from 102°F to 108°F, with the highest readings near 108°F in the Miami area and 106–107°F across much of the interior and western suburbs. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

Miami Weather Forecast

Today (Sunday, July 5)

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91°F. Heat index values as high as 108°F. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 45%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81°F. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91°F. Heat index values as high as 105–107°F. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60-70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81°F. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50-60%.

Tuesday

A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92°F. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81°F. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92°F. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph.

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FLORIDA WORD

July 5, 2026 4:41 am