South Florida is heading into a wetter and breezier stretch of weather as a cold front slows over the region. Rain chances increase late on Monday, with a mix of sun and clouds and showers and thunderstorms developing along the sea breeze in the afternoon. Rain will continue into the evening north of Lake Okeechobee with heavy rainfall possible.
CBS12’s Meteorologist Lauren Olesky has the forecast for Monday, April 6, 2026. (WPEC)
By midweek, the front is expected to stall near or over the area, allowing deep moisture to build. This could bring repeated rounds of showers and heavy rain, especially along Florida’s east coast. The heaviest rain will focus on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall totals between two to three inches are possible through midweek, with isolated higher amounts in stronger downpours…