South Florida is expected to see much-needed rain this week, in the form of scattered showers and storms.
Isolated showers are forecast to develop each morning this week, along with scattered storms in the afternoons, according to the NWS’s website. The “strongest thunderstorms” should be concentrated along interior South Florida, as well as parts of southwest Florida, during the afternoons and early evenings.
🌊High Risk of Rip Currents will continue through the beginning of the week for all Atlantic beaches.🌩️Scattered storms are forecast each afternoon, favoring interior and southwest Florida. 🌡️Moderate HeatRisk is expected for all urban areas across South Florida. #flwxpic.twitter.com/LcaFJROrut
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) May 18, 2026
The “main concerns” include frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy downpours.
What is the Miami weather forecast?
In Miami, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday, largely before 2 p.m.
What is the Fort Lauderdale weather forecast?
In Fort Lauderdale, the chance of the same is 30% during the day, mainly between noon and 1 p.m.
What is the West Palm Beach forecast?
And in West Palm Beach, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, largely after 5 p.m.
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