Currently in Miami — September 1, 2023: Rainy as a front moves in

The weather, currently.

Rain activity could increase in South Florida on Friday as a front moves down from northern Florida in response to Tropical Storm Idalia moving further out into the Atlantic. With moisture levels still above-average, this will spark numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms during the mid-afternoon and early evening. As is often the case these days, urban flooding will be a concern once again. And we can’t forget about the heat, which will likely be at Heat Advisory criteria with heat indices between 105 and 112 degrees.

El tiempo, actualmente.

La actividad de lluvia podría aumentar en el sur de Florida el viernes a medida que un frente descienda desde el norte de Florida en respuesta al avance de la tormenta tropical Idalia hacia el Atlántico. Dado que los niveles de humedad todavía están por encima del promedio, este frente provocará numerosos aguaceros y tormentas eléctricas dispersas a media tarde y primeras horas de la noche. Como suele suceder, las inundaciones urbanas volverán a ser una preocupación. Y no podemos olvidarnos del calor, que probablemente estará en los criterios de Advertencia de Calor con índices de calor entre 105 y 112 grados.

—John Morales

What you need to know, currently.

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What you can do, currently.

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