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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 29, 2026Miami-Dade

South Florida faces week-long pattern of heavy rain and thunderstorms

Meteorologists are forecasting a persistent pattern of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential localized flooding across South Florida throughout the upcoming week. Residents should prepare for high humidity and heat indices reaching up to 108°F, with the most active weather expected between Wednesday and Friday.

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Why It Matters

Residents in South Florida face an increased risk of urban flooding and hazardous weather conditions, including frequent lightning and wind gusts, which are expected to persist daily through the end of the week.

Key Facts

  • A flood warning was recently issued for Broward County due to Sunday afternoon storms.
  • High temperatures are expected to reach approximately 90°F to 92°F throughout the early week.
  • Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 108°F.
  • Rain and thunderstorm probability is 60% for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
  • Rain probability is expected to increase to 70-80% between Wednesday and Friday.
  • The weather pattern is influenced by the remnants of tropical storm Dolly, currently an active tropical wave.
  • Localized flooding is expected in urban areas and locations with poor drainage.
  • Weather conditions include frequent lightning and wind gusts.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNational Hurricane Center“Monitoring tropical weather systems in the region.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the weather forecast.”otherDolly“Tropical system remnants being monitored.”locationBroward County“Area under a recent flood warning.”locationMiami International Airport“Location where the morning temperature was recorded.”