Thursday, May 28, 2026, Miami is waking up to a muggy, mostly cloudy start, with temperatures near 80–81°F at Miami International Airport and dew points in the mid 70s making the air feel downright sticky. Highs are expected to reach the mid 80s this afternoon as scattered showers and thunderstorms fire up, and some of those storms may linger into the evening.
Afternoon Showers And Local Flood Risk
A slight chance of morning rain will ramp up to a broader chance of showers and thunderstorms by midday and through the night. Daytime rain chances sit near 40%, with higher odds after dark. Slow moving or training storms could dump brief heavy rainfall and trigger localized urban or street flooding across the eastern half of South Florida, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.
Beaches And Rip Currents
Atlantic beaches in coastal Broward and coastal Miami-Dade remain under a high rip current risk through Thursday evening, May 28, 2026, and lifeguards warn that those currents can sweep even confident swimmers offshore. If you are heading to the beach, stick to lifeguarded stretches and, if you are caught in a rip current, float, try to swim parallel to shore, and signal for help. For more background, see our full rip current explainer from May 25.
Plan Ahead
Heat indices will climb into the low 100s during the warmest part of the day, so it is a good idea to shift strenuous activity to the morning or evening, stay hydrated, and seek shade during peak heat. Outdoor events, beach plans, and boat trips should all factor in the potential for short notice storm interruptions and choppy Atlantic conditions, and anyone heading out should check the National Weather Service for updates beforehand.
