Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Miami, Opa Locka Airport (KOPF)

Lat: 25.91°NLon: 80.28°WElev: 10ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 4:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Miami Lakes FL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Miami Lakes FL
 25.91°N 80.3°W
3:17 am EST Mar 5, 2026
5am EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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