South Florida Afternoon Storms: Likelihood and Timing

Afternoon Storm Forecast for South Florida

• 🎯 Afternoon thunderstorms are expected to be scattered but likely across South Florida today, with at least half of the population potentially impacted.
• ⛳ Some activities, like a golf round, could be cut short, while others might be completed without issue, depending on the storm's precise location.

Storm Timing and Intensity

• 📍 Currently, showers are concentrated over the Keys, moving in from a moist tropical southeasternly flow.
• ⏰ For those heading to the Keys, it's advised to wait about half an hour for the current showers to pass.
• 📈 In Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the chance of storms is 30% at noon, rising to 50% by 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, before decreasing to 20% by 9:00 PM.

Tropical Activity Update

• 🌊 The tropics have been relatively quiet, with three named storms so far this season, none lasting more than a day or two.
• ⚠️ The Gulf, Caribbean, and tropical Atlantic Ocean are currently very quiet, with no significant development expected in the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center.