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Hot Mess in Miami: Heat, Thunderstorms to Rattle Sunday

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Published on September 13, 2026
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Miami is starting Sunday with light and variable winds and deep moisture, with a Sunday low of 77 degrees. The day is expected to give way to a steamy, storm-prone afternoon, with highs near 89 and Moderate to Major HeatRisk.

Storms Build After 9 A.M.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 9 a.m., with the best chance from midafternoon into early evening. Rain chances will rise to roughly 60% to 70% during the afternoon, and the National Weather Service Miami says Sunday rainfall totals will generally range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches, with highly localized pockets potentially reaching 5 to 7 inches.

Storm coverage may be greatest over interior South Florida, where sea breezes collide, but Miami and nearby coastal neighborhoods still have a meaningful chance of getting soaked. Stronger storms could bring frequent lightning, brief heavy downpours and gusty winds, while temperatures ease toward a Sunday-night low of 77 degrees.

Heat And Storms Continue Through The Week

Monday should stay partly sunny with a high near 90 and a 50% precipitation probability. Rain chances continue Tuesday through Friday, with numerous showers and thunderstorms possible each day, while winds may eventually increase from an easterly to northeasterly direction.

No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Miami at this time. Anyone heading outside Sunday should plan around the afternoon storm window, keep an eye on the sky and move indoors when thunder rolls in.

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