Strong storms, gusty winds and hail threaten Broward and Miami-Dade Thursday and Friday
South Florida's dangerous heat wave continues as a new threat emerges for Thursday and Friday - the potential for strong storms with gusty winds and possible hail.
NEXT Weather Alert Days
Rain chances are on the rise for Thursday and Friday as sea breeze storms could develop both afternoons.
NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera said frontal boundary will get an atmospheric kick and push toward the southeast across Florida on Thursday. A pocket of deeper atmospheric moisture will move in with the front and bring showers and storms back into the picture. A southwesterly flow, along with a pinned sea breeze, will act to focus showers and storms along the coastal metros.
The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded Broward County and the Miami-Dade metro area to a marginal risk for isolated strong storms on Thursday and Friday afternoons.
In response, the NEXT Weather team has issued NEXT Weather Alert Days, for both days.
The main threats will be storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail, primarily during the afternoon and early evening hours. While the risk level is marginal, the lowest on the SPC's five-tier scale, residents are urged to stay weather-aware, especially during peak storm times.
Outdoor plans and commutes could be impacted by sudden downpours or localized severe conditions.
The heat continues through Memorial Day Weekend as afternoon highs peak around 90, but "feels like" temperatures remain around the mid to upper 90s. As for rain, Cabrera said the sea breeze will no longer be pinned so storms will tend to form along the interior before working their way back to the coast. Heavy rainfall, locally gusty winds and frequent lightning is possible with the afternoon storms.
