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NWS Miami reports a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 6:30 p.m. for northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward, with radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail, and torrential rain capable of flash flooding. The storm was near Doral/Hialeah at 6 p.m., moving northeast around 20 mph.
NWS Miami reports a severe thunderstorm over Downtown West Palm Beach moving southeast at 15 mph, capable of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. A tornado is listed as possible, and the warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Tuesday brings a quick warmup and a late-day round of thunderstorms, with a few storms capable of strong wind gusts, small hail, and brief street flooding. A front settling near South Florida keeps rain chances elevated through late week, while Atlantic winds and seas build midweek.
Monday stays hot in Boca Raton with filtered sun and a late-day storm chance. The National Weather Service expects the wettest period Wednesday and Thursday, along with increasing winds and building seas offshore.
Sunday brings a steamy start and a partly sunny sky, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing after mid-afternoon. Any storm that forms could produce a quick burst of heavy rain and localized street flooding. Highs near 88-89 with heat index around 100.
Saturday brings mostly cloudy skies, highs near 88, and only a low chance for a late-day shower or storm. Rain and thunderstorm coverage increases Sunday into midweek, along with a higher heat illness risk.