A cold front's approach was triggering some strong storms in South Florida on Friday.
The day's storm chances look to peak mid-afternoon. Miami-Dade and Broward counties will take the brunt of the action with isolated severe storms; wind and hail are the concerns, along with isolated flooding.
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WATCH HERESo the rain might be widespread for a few hours, but the severe and flooding threats are isolated.
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Strong storms in the afternoon triggered a severe thunderstorm warning in parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties.
A second severe thunderstorm warning was later issued for portions of southern Broward and north-central Miami-Dade until 6:15 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Pembroke Pines FL, Miramar FL and Miami Gardens FL until 6:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/5kpIaThQIu
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) May 23, 2025
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What's the Memorial Day weekend forecast in South Florida?
The holiday weekend is not perfect, but there have been some encouraging signs for Sunday and Monday with only some isolated to scattered storms and mainly far inland and away from the beaches.
The only not-so-great day may be Saturday, when the rain chances are higher area-wide. Not washout-type rain, but certainly more active than the other days.
In short...
FRIDAY: Partly sunny. Strong afternoon storms. Rain: 50%. High: 91°.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Scattered storms. Rain: 40%. High: 89°.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Widely scattered storms, mainly inland. Rain: 30%. High: 90°.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated storms. Rain: 20%. High: 90°
