Miami is forecast to be mostly sunny initially Saturday, before showers and thunderstorms become more widespread. Temperatures should climb to about 88 degrees, with the heat index reaching near 100.
Showers are likely after 2 p.m., and the daytime forecast calls for a 90% chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. Some storms could bring intense downpours.
Heavy Rain Could Flood Poor-Drainage Streets
A 90th-percentile rainfall estimate calls for 3 to 6 inches, mainly across southeast Florida. That raises the risk of pockets of flooding in urban and poor-drainage areas, especially where storm drains cannot keep up with a fast downpour.
Saturday night stays unsettled, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Drivers should expect ponding on roads and reduced visibility during the heaviest bursts, while outdoor plans may need a serious indoor backup.
Sunday Turns Cooler, Windier And Rougher At The Beach
Sunday brings a cooler high near 82 degrees, while rain chances fall below 40% to 50% for most of the region as the front clears. Winds increase Sunday, with gusts of 20 to 30 mph expected over several days.
Dangerous rip currents are forecast from late Saturday night through late Monday night along the coasts of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Swimmers should stay near a lifeguard, and anyone caught in a rip current should float, avoid swimming directly against it and move parallel to the shoreline when possible.
Drier Air Arrives Next Week
The forecast gradually improves after the weekend, though breezy northeast winds will remain in place. Monday’s high should be near 84 with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by mostly sunny conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with highs around 84 and only a slight chance of rain.
That calmer stretch will still be windy, with gusts near 30 mph possible through Tuesday. By midweek, rain chances ease and overnight temperatures dip into the low 70s, offering Miami a noticeable break from the weekend’s soaking, wind-whipped setup.
