Thunderstorms, Heavy Downpours, Local Flooding For South Florida

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July 2, 2026 7:16 am

National Weather Service Rain Chances for Florida Florida on Thursday, July 2, 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 Thursday, July 2, 2026, with the highest chances focused over the interior and southwest Florida 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 southwest Florida and near Lake Okeechobee. Frequent lightning will be the primary hazard.

Today’s South Florida Rain Chances – Valid Thursday, July 2, 2026,

Rain chances (Thursday, July 2, 2026):

Immokalee: 87%
Palmdale: 83%
Homestead: 74%
Clewiston: 70%
Fort Lauderdale: 65%
Miami: 65%
Everglades City: 57%
West Palm Beach: 55%
Naples: 44%
Flamingo: 38

Moderate HeatRisk continues today — High temperatures will rise into the lower 90s across most of South Florida. Peak Heat Index Values will generally range between 103°F and 108°F across the region.

Miami Weather Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 101. 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 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 105. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Independence Day

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. 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 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 88. 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 90. 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.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

July 2, 2026 7:16 am