NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade
South Florida faces storm risks and partial lunar eclipse tonight
Residents should prepare for strong afternoon storms today with wind gusts up to 55 mph and potential street flooding, followed by a partial lunar eclipse visible overnight. A tropical system in the Atlantic, Invest 96L, currently has a 90% chance of development but is expected to face hostile conditions by Friday.
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Residents face potential property damage from localized street flooding and strong wind gusts, while also having the opportunity to view a if cloud cover permits.
Key Facts
- Strong storms are expected today with wind gusts of 40–55 mph, small hail, and frequent lightning.
- 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 is visible tonight, 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 is expected to be limited starting Friday due to increasingly hostile conditions.
- Unsettled weather with scattered afternoon storms is forecast to continue through the weekend.