{"id":349624,"date":"2026-07-23T08:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/349624\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T08:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:36:12","slug":"storm-chances-increase-this-weekend-as-heat-continues-across-south-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/349624\/","title":{"rendered":"Storm chances increase this weekend as heat continues across South Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) \u2014 South Florida will see another hot summer day today, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms focused mainly across the interior and Southwest Florida before a wetter pattern returns this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Storm chances increase this weekend as heat continues across South Florida. (WPEC)\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3e15ae30-5bee-44ff-a48b-b77d313ffec1-TodayS_OForecast.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Storm chances increase this weekend as heat continues across South Florida. (WPEC)<\/p>\n<p>A few showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible along the Atlantic coast this morning, but the greatest chance for rain will develop later this afternoon as sea breezes push inland. With easterly winds in place, the most widespread thunderstorm activity is expected to remain across inland communities and Southwest Florida, while the east coast metro sees lower rain chances through the day.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Storm chances increase this weekend as heat continues across South Florida. (WPEC)\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0ee10873-6fbc-470f-8a76-3588608ee5df-5DayRainPanelsAM.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Storm chances increase this weekend as heat continues across South Florida. (WPEC)<\/p>\n<p>Most storms will produce brief heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a stronger storm or two could produce locally stronger wind gusts before activity diminishes this evening.<\/p>\n<p>Heat will once again be the biggest concern outside of the storms. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the low to mid-90s, with heat index values reaching 100 to 105 degrees across Southeast Florida and as high as 105 to 110 degrees across Southwest Florida. Although Heat Advisories are not anticipated today, prolonged exposure to the heat can still lead to dehydration or heat-related illness. Anyone spending time outdoors should drink plenty of water, wear lightweight clothing and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Storm chances increase this weekend as heat continues across South Florida. (WPEC)\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/334e70d2-e5f1-4531-ae5e-026e0664e953-3DayAfternoonHeatIndex.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Storm chances increase this weekend as heat continues across South Florida. (WPEC)<\/p>\n<p>A noticeable pattern change arrives this weekend as deeper tropical moisture spreads back into South Florida. At the same time, winds will gradually shift out of the west, moving the focus for afternoon thunderstorms from inland areas toward the east coast metro. Rain chances will increase each day through early next week, raising the potential for periods of heavy rainfall and localized flooding in urban and poor drainage areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. 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