Miami woke up under rumbling skies Sunday as thunderstorms and rain rolled across the county, turning the morning air thick and muggy and bringing the risk of brief but heavy downpours. At 5:35 a.m. EDT on May 3, Miami International Airport (KMIA) reported thunderstorms with a temperature near 76°F, a dew point around 73°F and very high humidity.
The most widespread and intense storms are expected this afternoon, especially between about 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., when slow-moving cells could deliver heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds. According to the National Weather Service in Miami, many neighborhoods can expect 0.75 to 1.0 inches of rain today, with isolated pockets seeing 2 to 3 inches. That amount is enough to create a low-end risk of localized urban flooding that could slow commutes in the usual trouble spots.
Afternoon And Evening Timing
Shower chances start out scattered late this morning, then grow more numerous into the early afternoon. Forecast guidance shows a steady increase…..