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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

Meteorologist forecasts continued rain and severe drought conditions for South Florida

South Florida residents should prepare for a wetter weather pattern through the weekend and early next week as tropical moisture increases rain chances. Despite the daily showers, the region remains under severe drought conditions.

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Why It Matters

Residents in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are advised to carry rain gear as daily thunderstorms are expected to persist through early next week to address ongoing severe drought conditions.

Key Facts

  • South Florida is currently experiencing severe drought conditions.
  • A partial lunar eclipse is forecast to peak just after midnight on the night of August 27, 2026.
  • Friday, August 28, 2026, will see high temperatures in the mid to lower 90s.
  • A wetter weather pattern is expected to persist through the weekend and into early next week.
  • Tropical moisture is the primary driver for the increased rain chances.
  • Daily showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during morning and midday hours.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWSVN“News station reporting the weather”locationMiami-Dade“Affected metropolitan area”personErika Delgado“Meteorologist for WSVN / ABC Miami”organizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder”locationBroward County“Affected metropolitan area”