Local 10 Weather Forecast: Afternoon Edition 08/22/25 - Smoke, Thunderstorms, and Heat

Afternoon Smoke and Air Quality

• 💨 Smoke from fires in Broward County is currently affecting areas like Coral Springs, Parkland, and Boaton, extending into Palm Beach County.
• ⚠️ This smoke is expected to linger through the afternoon and into the first part of tomorrow.

Thunderstorm Activity

• ⚡ There is a 50% coverage of thunderstorms expected today, with a possibility of strong storms producing gusty winds.
• 🌧️ Some storms may develop along the coastline, leading to potential minor flooding from heavy rain accumulation of two to four inches.
• ⏰ Thunderstorms are predicted to develop between 1-3 PM and may persist into the evening commute, potentially lingering past 7-8 PM.

Weekend and Extended Outlook

• 🗓️ Tomorrow will see a repeat of today's pattern with 50% thunderstorm coverage, not a washout, but outdoor plans should be flexible.
• 🔥 High temperatures are expected to remain around 94 degrees today and will continue to be in the low to mid-90s into early next week.
• 🌬️ A weather front to the north is bringing cooler temperatures to other regions, signaling a potential shift out of the summer season, but these fronts are not expected to reach South Florida for a couple more months.