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Showers and thunderstorms are possible today with gusty winds and a high rip‑current risk at Palm Beach; heat builds into midweek.
NWS Miami put offshore waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef and Biscayne Bay under a Special Marine Warning for gusts over 34 knots and steep seas. Mariners were urged to seek safe harbor.
NWS Miami issued a special weather statement for LaBelle, Port LaBelle and Palmdale warning of penny-sized hail and gusts near 55 mph through 7:15 p.m. EDT.
Afternoon thunderstorms and heavy downpours are likely across Miami today, with isolated pockets of 2–3 inches possible.
Near‑record heat will push Miami into the low 90s Saturday with heat indices near 100°F; gusty winds, a Red Flag Warning and marine advisories are in effect.
Dense morning fog may slow some inland commutes Friday. Saturday looks much hotter — heat indices could top 100°F in parts of the metro.
Sunny and warm through Saturday; wildfire smoke may reduce visibility west of Miami and Palm Beach beaches face a high rip-current risk.
In Key Largo, researchers are fitting opossums with transmitters that can point teams to hidden Burmese pythons — a new, pragmatic tool in Florida’s long python fight.
Sunny and muggy with highs near 82°F. High rip current risk for the Palm Beaches through Thursday.
Sunny, warm Monday in Miami with highs near 83°F. Isolated inland storms possible this afternoon; rip currents pick up along the Atlantic.
NWS Miami issued a late-Sunday severe thunderstorm warning for West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and The Acreage with gusts up to 60 mph and penny‑size hail possible.
NWS Miami warned of severe storms for Weston, Sunrise and Southwest Ranches with gusts up to 60 mph and penny-size hail.
NWS Miami asked for details after a social-media report of a possible tornado in Pembroke Pines near Pines Boulevard and I‑75.
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