South Florida Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms Today, Tropical Development Potential This Week

Today's Thunderstorm Outlook

• ⚡ Thunderstorms are expected today with a higher chance of rain coverage, up to about 50%, compared to recent days.
• 🌧️ Some storms will move up the coast, while inland storms will be closer to the metro area.

Tropical Development Potential

• ⚠️ An area for potential tropical development is being highlighted by the Hurricane Center for later this week, around the Fourth of July holiday.
• 📈 Chances for development have increased to 30%, up from 20% yesterday.
• 🌊 Computer models suggest development is more likely on the east side of Florida over the Atlantic, rather than the Gulf of Mexico.

Potential Impacts for South Florida

• 💧 Regardless of where tropical development occurs, the primary impact on South Florida will be increased rainfall.
• 🗓️ The heaviest rainfall is anticipated for Friday into Saturday, with rain potentially lingering throughout the weekend.
• 🏖️ Planning for Fourth of July activities should include preparation for a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms than normal.
• ❓ It is currently too early to determine the exact number of dry breaks expected between rain events.