South Florida weather: Afternoon storms may bring heavy downpours
MIAMI - The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties as fast moving storms moved through the region.
The advisory covered areas in northern Miami-Dade County and southern Broward County and included the possibility of torrential downpours and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
A few showers moved across South Florida early Thursday morning as temperatures hovered in the upper 70s and low 80s.
This afternoon scattered to numerous storms develop due to plenty of deep tropical moisture in place. Some storms could turn strong with the potential of heavy downpours and localized flooding. Highs soar to the upper 80s and 90 degrees. It will feel like the upper 90s when you factor in high humidity.
Friday will be more of a typical South Florida day with some passing showers in the morning and scattered storms in the afternoon.
This weekend the rain chance decreases as less moisture will be around. Highs will stay warm in the upper 80s with the chance for spotty storms on Saturday and Sunday. Hotter with slightly higher rain chances next week.