MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered coastal showers early this morning, then showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon into the evening across South Florida on Friday, July 24, 2026, with the highest chances focused over the interior and southwest regions.
Storms are expected to develop through the afternoon and early evening. The strongest cells may produce gusty winds, heavy downpours, and localized flooding in poor drainage areas, particularly across the interior and southwest South Florida. Frequent lightning will be the primary hazard.
Today’s Rain Chances
Rain chances (Friday, July 24, 2026):
- Palmdale: 59%
- Clewiston: 65%
- Immokalee: 68%
- Naples: 59%
- Everglades City: 69%
- West Palm Beach: 36%
- Fort Lauderdale: 37%
- Miami: 36%
- Homestead: 36%
- Flamingo: 31%
Heat Risk Continues Today
Heat risk continues today — High temperatures will rise into the upper 80s to low 90s across most of South Florida. Peak Heat Index Values will range from 102°F to 107°F, with the highest readings of 107°F near Immokalee and Naples, 106°F at La Belle and West Palm Beach, and 105°F across much of the area including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Homestead, Everglades City, and Buckhead Ridge. Lower values of 103°F are expected near Belle Glade and 102°F at Flamingo.
Miami Weather Forecast
Today (Friday)
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. East wind 8 to 10 mph…