National Weather Service

Thunderstorms, Heavy Downpours For South Florida

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, Florida – The National Service 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 Weather 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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