NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade
South Florida faces storm risks and partial lunar eclipse tonight
Residents should prepare for strong afternoon storms today featuring wind gusts up to 55 mph and potential street flooding, while a partial lunar eclipse will be visible overnight. Tropical system Invest 96L has a 90% chance of development in the Atlantic, though conditions are expected to become hostile by Friday.
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Residents face potential property and travel impacts from localized street flooding and strong wind gusts, alongside a rare opportunity to view a .
Key Facts
- Storms today may produce 40–55 mph wind gusts, small hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rain.
- Rainfall totals of 1–2 inches are expected, with isolated areas receiving 3–4 inches, creating a risk of street flooding.
- A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Miami, with the partial phase beginning at 10:33pm and maximum eclipse at 12:12am Friday.
- Invest 96L has a 90% chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm today.
- Tropical development conditions are expected to become hostile starting Friday.
- Unsettled weather with scattered afternoon storms is expected to persist through the weekend.
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