Miami woke up in full sauna mode this morning, with temperatures already near 84F at Miami International Airport and dew points in the mid-70s that make it feel much hotter. In other words, you step outside, and the air hugs you back. Expect a hot, humid day with scattered storms possible this afternoon that can pop up fast and dump heavy rain.
Afternoon Storms Likely
Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Saturday, July 25, with a high near 89F and about a 60% chance of rain during the afternoon into early evening. Forecasters warn heat-index values could reach about 105F, and any storm may produce brief heavy downpours, with new rainfall amounts generally a tenth to a quarter inch, though isolated pockets could see more, according to the National Weather Service.
Beat The Heat
The humidity and frequent afternoon storms mean little overnight relief, so the heat will hang on through much of next week. If you need a break or are checking on someone vulnerable, Miami-Dade runs dozens of public cooling sites. You can see the county list for locations and hours at the Miami-Dade County website.
Tonight And The Week Ahead
Storm chances continue into Sunday and through the early workweek, with daily rain chances and the potential for brief, intense downpours that may lead to localized street flooding. Southwest winds will become steadier by midweek with gusts possible near 20 mph at times; mariners and drivers should watch for sudden squalls and patchy ponding on low-lying streets and keep an eye on updates from the National Weather Service.
