South Florida Heat Advisory, Then Storms Arrive

South Florida faces a dual threat of extreme heat and severe storms as the workweek concludes. A Heat Advisory is in effect for metro Broward and Miami-Dade counties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, with "feels-like" temperatures potentially reaching 110 degrees. This intense heat is expected to be followed by a 50-60% chance of scattered showers and storms between 2-7 p.m. for Broward and Miami-Dade.

These storms could bring strong winds, heavy downpours, and lightning. While the weekend offers only a 30% chance of scattered storms, heat index values will remain in the triple digits. Meanwhile, an active wildfire west of US-27 in Broward County has already consumed 3,600 acres with no containment. Smoke from this fire may drift into northern Broward and South Palm Beach counties. Additionally, a tropical development area in the Northeastern Gulf carries a 20% chance of development over seven days, though direct impacts on South Florida are not anticipated.