South Florida

Storms Forecasted Throughout July 4th Holiday Across South Florida

What to Know

  • A low pressure system coming across the state on Wednesday will bring a 60 percent chance of showers and storms starting in the afternoon.
  • The storms will become more scattered as the evening goes on, with the chances of rain dropping to 30 percent by 10 p.m.

If you have outdoor plans for the July 4th holiday in South Florida, be prepared to have that umbrella handy as a soggy forecast is in store for much of the day.

A low pressure system coming across the state on Wednesday will bring a 60 percent chance of showers and storms starting in the afternoon with a high temperature of 90 degrees.

The storms will become more scattered as the evening goes on, with the chances of rain dropping to 40 percent by 7 p.m. and down to 30 percent by 10 p.m. – possibly putting a damper on some fireworks displays in the area.

Those heading to the beach on Wednesday will encounter a low rip current risk with water temperatures around 88 degrees, while boaters will deal with a light chop and two foot seas with no advisories in the forecast.

As the week goes on, the storms chances will drop and South Florida will get back into the normal summertime pattern of afternoon storms starting this weekend.

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