Erupting thunderstorms may not only bring a halt to outdoor plans but may also hamper travel into Monday evening over South Florida.
Portions of South Florida will be at risk for dangerous thunderstorms into Monday evening, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. However, storm-free conditions will follow for much of the rest of the week.
The storms will fire up on the tail end of a cool front pushing southeastward. Before the front moves out to sea, daytime warmth will allow thunderstorms to erupt and turn severe.
Cities at risk along South Florida’s Interstate 95 corridor include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce. Thunderstorms are expected to remain to the south and east of locations such as Tampa, Orlando and the Space Coast. A few storms may be heavy and gusty for a time in Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Florida.
The main threats from these storms will be high winds and torrential downpours that can lead to brief urban flooding. The storms will also be intense enough to produce hail that could cover the ground. A few storms could produce hail large enough to break windows and dent vehicles.