Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Rip Current Statement until August 23, 06:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Miami, Miami International Airport (KMIA)

Lat: 25.79°NLon: 80.32°WElev: 10ft.

Mostly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	22 Aug 11:53 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Miami Beach FL

This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 81 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West wind around 7 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 6 to 11 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.