Thunderstorms, Heat Advisory For South Florida

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July 7, 2026 8:39 am

National Weather Service Rain Chances for Florida Florida on Tuesday, July 7, 2026

MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon across South Florida on Tuesday, July 7, 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 South Florida Rain Chances – Valid Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Rain chances (Tuesday, July 7, 2026):

Palmdale: 71%
Immokalee: 78%
Homestead: 62%
Everglades City: 59%
Clewiston: 56%
Flamingo: 51%
West Palm Beach: 48%
Miami: 48%
Fort Lauderdale: 45%
Naples: 39%

Major HeatRisk continues today — High temperatures will rise into the low 90s across most of South Florida. Peak Heat Index Values will range from 103°F to 108°F this afternoon, with the highest readings near 108°F across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and parts of the interior. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM EDT for portions of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Collier Counties.

Miami Weather Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 85. East wind 11 to 14 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 85. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 82.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

July 7, 2026 8:39 am