Meteorologist Update

July 11: Heat advisory in effect as Saharan dust brings hotter, drier weather

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July 11: Heat advisory in effect as Saharan dust brings hotter, drier weather

After receiving more than 2 inches of rain in some spots overnight, drier air is moving in thanks to another surge of Saharan dust. With a return to sunny, hot and humid weather, a heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. as the heat index, or “feels like” temperature, approaches 110 degrees.

July 9: Maybe a few Friday showers

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July 9: Maybe a few Friday showers

A stray, passing shower is not completely out of the question Thursday night for South Florida or the Keys. Otherwise, east-southeast winds will continue to stir as a touch of Saharan dust lingers along with scattered clouds. Indeed, the night will be warm with lows forecast in the low 80s.

July 6: Wet weather brings cool evening

July 6: Wet weather brings cool evening

After a hot afternoon at 92 degrees in Miami and a feel like temperatures of 105 degrees, temperatures managed to drop into the 80s this evening courtesy of rain cooled are that moved in.

July 5: Heat, humidity persist as storms return to South Florida

July 5: Heat, humidity persist as storms return to South Florida

Warm and humid conditions will continue overnight across South Florida with low temperatures only dropping to the low 80s. By Monday morning, scattered showers and a few thunderstorms could develop earlier than usual across Miami-Dade and Broward, with additional storms forming into the afternoon. Some storms may be strong and produce frequent lightning and heavy downpours.

July 4: Heat, afternoon storms return to South Florida on Sunday

July 4: Heat, afternoon storms return to South Florida on Sunday

After storms fade around sunset tonight, South Florida will turn warm and muggy overnight with only a slight chance of a passing coastal shower. On Sunday, the East Coast Metro should stay mostly dry through the first part of the day before scattered thunderstorms develop by early afternoon. Rain chances Sunday are at 50 to 60 percent, mainly in the afternoon hours with most storms forecast to dissipate by the evening. A few stronger storms could still produce frequent lightning and heavy downpours.

July 3: Scattered storms could interrupt Fourth of July plans in South Florida

July 3: Scattered storms could interrupt Fourth of July plans in South Florida

Scattered thunderstorms will continue across South Florida once again on the Fourth of July. Storms are expected to develop near the coast by late Saturday morning, before shifting inland during the afternoon. Some storms could produce frequent lightning and heavy downpours. Rain chances rise to around 50 percent between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., but conditions are expected to quickly improve as we approach sunset (around 8:16 p.m. in Miami). For most fireworks displays, rain should not be an issue, but a stray shower cannot be ruled out with a 10 to 20 percent chance of rain Saturday night.

July 1: Chance for afternoon showers and storms

July 1: Chance for afternoon showers and storms

A stray shower or two is not completely out of the question for South Florida Wednesday night. Otherwise, Miami-Dade and Broward counties can expect partly cloudy skies and light winds on this first night of July 2026 with low temperatures forecast in the upper 70s.

June 25: Hot & humid

June 25: Hot & humid

Showers and storms over southwest Florida will fade Thursday night. On the other side of the peninsula, Miami-Dade and Broward counties can expect scattered clouds with temperatures dropping to near 80°F overnight.

June 19: Showers and storms

June 19: Showers and storms

Showers and storms will soak parts of South Florida Friday evening. While far west Miami-Dade County and the Everglades are likely to be targets for active weather, Palm Beach and Broward counties should stay weather aware as the night unfolds because there is a marginal severe thunderstorm risk. The main threat would be damaging winds.

June 18: Another steamy, June night and another simmering June day

June 18: Another steamy, June night and another simmering June day

The weather will be mostly dry and quite warm across South Florida Thursday night. Miami-Dade and Broward counties can expect partly cloudy skies with haze from brushfire smoke still hanging over some areas. Temperatures are forecast to dip to the low 80s overnight.

June 17: Few showers, smoke and haze linger

June 17: Few showers, smoke and haze linger

There could be a stray shower or two across parts of South Florida on Wednesday evening. As the night unfolds, showers will fade. Lingering clouds and smoke from brushfires in northwest Miami-Dade County could lead to reduced visibility in some areas. Very warm conditions will persist. Temperatures are forecast to fall to around 80 degrees overnight.

June 10: Summer heat builds, storm chances remain low

June 10: Summer heat builds, storm chances remain low

Considering it’s June, it could certainly be worse out there. We’ll see highs in the upper 80s over the next couple of days, but it’ll feel more like the upper 90s once the humidity is factored in, so stay hydrated and get into the air conditioning whenever you get a chance.

June 8: Low rain chances for next few days

June 8: Low rain chances for next few days

High pressure will continue to remain the dominant weather feature across South Florida, keeping us in a hot and humid pattern with low rain chances, for the next few days.

June 6: Drier weekend weather gives way to wetter pattern next week

June 6: Drier weekend weather gives way to wetter pattern next week

While a few passing showers cannot be ruled out this evening across the Upper Keys and southern Miami-Dade County, drier air aloft is working to significantly limit rainfall this weekend. Temperatures will fall into the upper 70s overnight, with near-normal highs on Sunday. Expect temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.