South Florida Weather: Soggy Cinco de Mayo with Severe Thunderstorm Risk

Morning Conditions and Outlook

• ☀️ The morning starts off muggy and dry with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.
• 💨 A south breeze is contributing to the warmth and humidity, which will fuel expected storms.

Afternoon Storms and Severe Weather Risk

• 🌧️ More storms are expected throughout the day, with the worst weather predicted to start after 2 p.m.
• ⚡ The forecast includes heavy rain, strong gusty winds, lightning, and small hail.
• ⚠️ South Florida is under a marginal risk for severe weather, similar to the previous day.

Precipitation Timing and Location

• 📍 The afternoon storms are expected to begin in inland Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
• 🌊 The weather will then migrate towards metro coastal areas and become widespread as the sun sets.
• 🚗 Showers are currently impacting areas like Hollywood Beach, Dania Beach, I-95 near Sunrise Boulevard, and the Keys.

Recent Rainfall Context

• 💧 After over 28 consecutive days without rain, yesterday and Saturday marked the return of rainfall.
• 📈 Today's storms will add to the recent precipitation, breaking a significant dry spell.