Miami began Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and temperatures near 81 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms could develop by late morning, with a high near 84, easterly winds around 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Rain chances are near 50% through the afternoon and evening.
Downpours Could Cause Street Flooding
The National Weather Service Miami office says slow-moving storms and repeated showers could cause localized flooding, especially across the east coast metro area. Some locations could receive higher rainfall totals, and heavier bursts may add water to streets already affected by Monday’s storm. The extent of any additional flooding remains uncertain.
A past regional flood illustrates why heavy rain merits attention, but it does not establish what Tuesday’s storms will bring: the National Weather Service Miami-South Florida’s 2023 summary identifies an April 12 flash flood in Fort Lauderdale as the year’s most significant flood event. That was a separate event, not a measure of today’s rainfall or its likely impacts.
Coastal Hazards Extend Beyond Miami-Dade
Easterly winds are expected to keep Atlantic beaches rough, with large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents through Wednesday morning in parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties. The National Weather Service’s Coastal Flood Advisory for those counties is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday, with flooding possible near low-lying roads, parks and waterfront areas. The advisory described here does not cover Miami-Dade County.
Recent and historical figures show the broader risks, not the conditions at any particular beach today. WUSF reported on April 7, 2026, that more than 240 beach rescues in Miami-Dade County over Easter weekend were attributed to rip currents. Separately, the National Weather Service’s Florida tally for 2017 recorded 16 surf fatalities statewide: 15 from rip currents and one from high surf. These figures concern different dates and places; they do not establish the risk at a specific beach Tuesday.
Beachgoers should check conditions with lifeguards and stay out of the water when surf is rough. Drivers should obey barricades and avoid driving through standing water when its depth is unclear.
Showers May Continue Wednesday
Wednesday is also expected to bring showers and thunderstorms at times, with a high near 84. The forecast turns drier Thursday through Saturday, with sunny skies and highs around 84, before a slight chance of showers returns Sunday afternoon.
