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Thunderstorms, Heavy Downpours For South Florida

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, Florida – The in forecasts scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon and evening across on Friday, July 3, 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 Friday, July 3, 2026

Rain chances (Friday, July 3, 2026):

  • Clewiston: 82%
  • Immokalee: 78%
  • Palmdale: 78%
  • Homestead: 69%
  • West Palm Beach: 66%
  • : 61%
  • Miami: 53%
  • Naples: 51%
  • Everglades City: 48%
  • Flamingo: 39%


NWS Miami South Florida Doppler Radar
Major HeatRisk continues today — High temperatures will rise into the upper 80s to low 90s across most of South Florida. Peak Heat Index Values will generally range between 105°F and 109°F across the region, with some areas (including Miami) reaching 109°F this afternoon.



Miami Forecast

Today (Friday, July 3)
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 109. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 80-82. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 50-60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday ()
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82-83. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 82.
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