South Florida Braces for Scattered Storms, Oppressive Heat Through Week

Showers and storms affecting South Florida’s western counties are expected to diminish Wednesday evening, allowing Miami-Dade and Broward counties to experience relatively calm overnight conditions. Light easterly winds and partly cloudy skies should allow temperatures to settle in the low 80s, though isolated showers remain possible before dawn.

Thursday’s forecast calls for a mix of sun and clouds with east-northeast winds gusting between 5 and 10 mph sustained. Scattered showers and thunderstorms may develop periodically throughout the day, potentially affecting portions of the region during afternoon and early evening hours.

High temperatures Thursday are anticipated to reach the low 90s, but the combination of heat and humidity will drive heat index values above 100 degrees Fahrenheit across South Florida. Residents should take precautions against the dangerous heat conditions expected through the period.