Strong storms, flooding rain trigger NEXT Weather Alert for Monday in South Florida
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Monday as strong to severe storms with damaging winds and flooding downpours move through the area.
Storms are expected to develop along the Gulf Coast in the morning and spread east across the region and into the Florida Keys throughout the day.
Damaging winds are likely as these storms progress. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals may reach up to 4 inches, potentially causing minor street flooding.
By the afternoon, the initial line of storms may lift north and east out of the area. This could allow temperatures to rise, triggering another round of storms Monday evening. These storms may also be strong to severe, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain that could prolong or worsen flooding.
Storms are expected to continue overnight into early Tuesday, eventually pushing off the coast and ending the Next Weather Alert.
Mother's Day forecast for South Florida
With storms not expected to arrive until early Monday, Mother's Day will stay breezy, warm, and dry. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s, with some inland areas of Broward County approaching 90 degrees.
The breeze will bring a high risk of rip currents along Atlantic beaches. Small craft should exercise caution due to choppy conditions expected in coastal waters and around the Keys.
Once the severe weather moves out Tuesday morning, drier air will settle in for the remainder of the week. Highs will continue to reach the upper 80s, nearing 90 degrees by next weekend.
Stay weather-aware Monday and be prepared to seek shelter if a severe storm warning is issued for your area.
