Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 28, 2026 — The Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area is anticipating a weekend marked by significant weather activity, with chances for showers and thunderstorms expected to increase from Friday through Sunday. This forecast comes as the region continues to experience characteristically hot and humid conditions.

Temperatures are projected to remain in the low to mid-90s Fahrenheit. Coupled with high humidity, the “feels-like” temperature is expected to reach into the low 100s, creating uncomfortable and potentially hazardous heat conditions for outdoor activities.

In addition to the heat, the primary concern for the weekend is the development of thunderstorms. While scattered showers are possible, there is an increasing chance for numerous storm cells to form across the area. Some of these storms could intensify, bringing with them strong, gusty winds. Heavy downpours are also a possibility, which could lead to localized flooding in susceptible areas.

Meteorologists advise residents to stay informed about weather updates throughout the weekend due to the potential for severe storm development and associated impacts.

Separately, Tropical Storm Dolly, currently situated in the central Atlantic Ocean, is forecast to weaken. Current predictions indicate that Dolly will not directly impact South Florida. However, there is a possibility that the remnants of this tropical system could influence weather patterns in the Lesser Antilles and the Caribbean region.


Story summarized from the original created by Vivian Gonzalez on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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