Weather alert: Storms and floods back in the Miami forecast. What to know about the week
Storms are returning to South Florida.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say we should be prepared for “numerous” thunderstorms on Monday afternoon, and the rain will likely stick around into the evening.
On Monday afternoon, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Broward and Palm Beach counties until 8 p.m. It was later extended until 10 p.m.
Here’s what to know about Monday and the rest of the week:
SEVERE STORM OUTLOOK: Scattered to numerous t-storms will likely develop across S FL this afternoon. Hazards may include: lightning, strong wind gusts, small/severe hail, and a brief tornado. Storms will generally develop in the afternoon, but may continue into the evening. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/j3SBwoagMx
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) April 24, 2023
Monday forecast
Rain outlook: Rain chance rises to 60% Monday afternoon after rain rolled through the region in the morning, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. The weather service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Glades, Hendry, Broward, and Palm Beach counties until 8 p.m. Monday. Severe wind gusts and hail are possible.
Take note: Thunderstorms could arrive around 4 p.m. as afternoon rush hour traffic intensifies and as Miami Heat fans head to the downtown Miami arena for the 7:30 p.m. playoff game against he Milwaukee Bucks.
Hazards: Storms may be accompanied by lightning, strong wind gusts, small or severe hail, and a brief tornado, the weather service warns.
Flooding: Aventura reported flooded streets before noon Monday at Northeast 188th Street, about a mile south of the mall, and police warned of traffic backups in the Northeast Miami-Dade city.
Pictures of flooding that occurred earlier today in Aventura. The threat of additional flooding remains possible today, especially in urban locations that have poor drainage. Turn Around Don't Drown! https://t.co/jgMUVpPVo0
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) April 24, 2023
Temperatures: Monday afternoon’s high will rise to the low-80s and dip to about 70 overnight.
What the forecaster says: “Worst weather likely though noon through 9 p.m. with the potential for heavy downpours, localized flooding,” said CBS News Miami meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez.
NEXT Weather meteorologist @LissetteCBS4 says an Alert Day has been declared for Monday due to the potential for widespread showers and storms throughout the day. More: https://t.co/3451Q8ElvN pic.twitter.com/dyXAHwbn2v
— CBS News Miami (@CBSMiami) April 24, 2023
In the Florida Keys
Monday morning over #KeyWest! Cloud cover will persist today while a decaying thunderstorm system approaches from the Gulf of Mexico. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon across the #FloridaKeys.#flkeys #flwx #keylargo #MarathonFL pic.twitter.com/Cxr9Br8flR
— NWS Key West (@NWSKeyWest) April 24, 2023
South Florida forecast this week
Tuesday: 50% chance of rain, quarter to half inch possible, high of 82
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, 30% chance of rain, high of 84
Thursday: Mostly sunny, 30% chance of rain, high of 84
Friday: Partly sunny, 30% chance of rain, high of 87
Mosquito control
Broward: Mosquito spraying scheduled for early Monday morning in Davie, Southwest Ranches and Pembroke Pines will be rescheduled.
Miami Herald staff writer Omar Rodríguez Ortiz contributed to this report.
