South Florida Weather Forecast: Drought, Brush Fires, and Hurricane Aaron Update (08/22/25)

Drought Conditions and Rainfall Needs

• 💧 Moderate to severe drought conditions persist across much of Miami-Dade and Broward County.
• 📈 The region is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit for the year, with Miami-Dade over 15 inches behind and Fort Lauderdale over six inches behind.
• 🌧️ Today and tomorrow are expected to have the highest rainfall chances leading into the weekend, which are needed to help contain brush fires.

Air Quality and Smoke

• 💨 Smoke and haze from brush fires are lifting more towards the north due to a southwesterly wind pattern.
• 😷 Broward County is still under a moderate level of air quality, while Miami-Dade has seen progressive improvement.

Afternoon Storms and Coastal Conditions

• ⚡ Hot and humid conditions are expected today, with afternoon storms favoring the coastline.
• 🌊 Beachgoers and boaters should be aware of a high risk of currents.
• ⛵ Bay waters will experience a light chop, and beach conditions are starting to improve.

Hurricane Aaron Update

• 🌀 Hurricane Aaron, with winds of 90 miles per hour, is racing northeast at 22 miles per hour.
• ⚠️ It is expected to move away from Bermuda, which is under a tropical storm warning.
• 🌊 The storm is projected to become a weaker system as it moves into the weekend.

Weekend and Next Week Outlook

• ☔ The weekend will start off soggy due to continued chances of rain.
• ☀️ A shift in wind direction is expected to dry out conditions going into Sunday and the following week.