Miami residents, prepare to feel the sizzle as a heat advisory is in full swing today, with temperatures slated to hit the low to mid-90s along with a heat index reaching an oppressive 111 degrees. "A heat advisory will be in place starting at 8 a.m. for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties," according to the NBC Miami weather report. Locals are advised to take caution, stay hydrated, and to potentially revise outdoor plans.

Alongside the heat, the usual suspects of midday and afternoon storms are expected to roll in and could bring about bouts of spotty flooding. The forecast indicates there may be a pattern change as we move into the weekend. It looks like an east breeze will casually to blow across the region, possibly shifting the typical storm timing and impact.

While today's outlook suggests a partly cloudy and sweltering day ahead with a 40 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service, the likelihood of precipitation escalates going into the weekend. Saturday holds a 50 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms, primarily after the morning hours. By nightfall, the prospect of rain dwindles to 30 percent.

Forecasters are keeping close tabs on Sunday, which currently presents a conundrum. A plume of tropical moisture is expected to seep in, which may well increase rain chances even further. "Sunday is still a tricky forecast," indicated a weather specialist from NBC Miami. The weather script for Monday points to partly cloudy skies, accompanied by scattered showers and thunderstorms, painting a nearly identical picture with a high of 91 degrees and a 50 percent chance of rain.

As we march toward Independence Day, the forecast remains uncertain with no clear sign yet if the thunderous applause of Mother Nature's fireworks will intrude on our celebrations. Yet, whether rain or shine, it seems Miami's heat wave is the uninvited guest that's decided to stay at the party a little bit longer.