Morning Miami Weather Report
Miami, October 20 — Chance Rain Showers
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Forecast for Miami / Brickell
Today: 83°F. Chance Rain Showers. Wind 22 mph NE. Rain chance: 33%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. North wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Hourly forecast — rain chances and timing
| Eastern time | Temperature | Rain chance | Wind | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT | 81°F | 24% | 20 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT | 81°F | 24% | 20 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT | 82°F | 23% | 21 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT | 81°F | 23% | 21 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT | 81°F | 23% | 22 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT | 82°F | 24% | 21 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT | 81°F | 24% | 20 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT | 81°F | 21% | 18 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT | 80°F | 18% | 18 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT | 79°F | 15% | 17 mph NE | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 9:00 PM EDT | 79°F | 13% | 17 mph NE | Partly Cloudy |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 10:00 PM EDT | 79°F | 11% | 17 mph NE | Partly Cloudy |
| Oct 20, 2026 · 11:00 PM EDT | 78°F | 9% | 16 mph N | Partly Cloudy |
Observed nearby
Miami International Airport (KMIA), Oct 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT: Condition not supplied. Temperature 81°F; wind 10 mph. This airport observation does not measure conditions at your exact location in Brickell.
Alerts and outdoor plans
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Running: Use the temperature, rain and wind forecast above to plan your window. If thunderstorms are forecast or you hear thunder, postpone outdoor activity and seek a substantial building. This briefing does not certify a safe running window.
Paddleboarding — official Biscayne Bay forecast
Today: NE winds 15 to 20 kt (23 mph) with gusts up to 25 kt (29 mph). Choppy. A chance of showers until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers late.
Tonight: N winds 15 to 20 kt (23 mph) with gusts up to 25 kt (29 mph). Choppy.
Wed: NE winds 10 to 15 kt (17 mph) with gusts up to 20 kt (23 mph). A moderate chop.
Wind speeds in the source use knots (1 knot = 1.151 mph). Check current marine alerts and local conditions before launching; no safe launch window is inferred.
Official coastal Miami-Dade beach and rip-current guidance
FLZ173-202200-
Coastal Miami-Dade-
Including the beaches of Miami
406 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Miami Harbor Entrance....Low at 10:21 AM EDT.
High at 04:50 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:22 AM.
Sunset......................6:49 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Miami Harbor Entrance....Low at 11:15 AM EDT.
High at 05:41 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:22 AM.
Sunset......................6:48 PM.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mflSatellite and radar
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Detailed Miami radar — official KAMX fallback
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Regional South Florida radar
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Tropical outlook
The Atlantic outlook describes development potential, not a forecast of impacts in Miami. No local hurricane impact is inferred here.
Read official source text
822 ABNT20 KNHC 201150 TWOAT Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026 For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America: Off the East Coast of the United States (AL93): A storm-force non-tropical low pressure area located a few hundred miles off the North Carolina coast is producing some shower and thunderstorm activity primarily west of its center. However, overnight satellite wind data indicated the low was still attached to an occluded front. Over the next couple of days, the low could develop some organized deep convection and gradually lose its frontal features while it moves slowly north-northeastward over the Gulf Stream, allowing the system to briefly develop subtropical characteristics. By the end of the week, the system is expected to accelerate northeastward away from the the eastern United States, where environmental conditions are expected to become unfavorable for additional subtropical or tropical development. Regardless of the status of the system, high winds, coastal flooding, and dangerous surf are expected along portions of the U.S. East Coast during the next few days. For more information, please consult statements and warnings from local National Weather Service offices and the Weather Prediction Center, along with High Seas Forecasts and Storm Warnings issued by the National Weather Service. * Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent. && High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service can be found under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and online at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php $$ Forecaster Papin
Miami forecast discussion
Read official source text
000
FXUS62 KMFL 201135
AFDMFL
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
735 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 732 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
- Hazardous marine conditions continue today for the Atlantic and
Gulf waters. High risk of rip currents remains in place for the
Atlantic beaches.
- Dangerous surf conditions today for the Palm Beach and Broward
beaches.
- Minor to moderate coastal flooding possible mid to late week.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Wednesday)
Issued at 103 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Latest analysis shows a stalled frontal boundary along the FL
Straits, surface low pressure well off the Mid Atlantic coast, and
strong high pressure over eastern Canada. At the upper levels, there
is ridging over the center of the country and upper level lows off
both coasts of the US. Overall, the pattern won't change much today
or Wednesday. Latest 00Z sounding shows a lot of mid and upper level
dry air and forecast soundings show the dry air aloft remaining in
place. There will be enough low level moisture in place with the
steady N/NE breeze for widely scattered showers to continue across
the east coast metro, with overall fairly dry conditions over the
interior and SW FL.
High temperatures both today and Wednesday will be in the low to
middle 80s across the east coast metro and around Lake Okeechobee,
and mid to upper 80s over SW FL and the southern Everglades. Low
temperatures tonight will range from the low to middle 60s across SW
FL, to upper 60s and lower 70s across SE FL.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday night through Monday)
Issued at 103 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
As we head towards the end of the work week, heights continue to
fall across the region and eventually an upper level low will form
in the vicinity of Cuba over the weekend. Wrap around moisture will
increase rain chances, especially across the east coast metro. In
addition to the higher rain chances, the pressure gradient will
tighten once again as strong high pressure builds into New England.
Expect breezy NE winds this weekend into early next week, with early
indications of wind gusts of 30-40 mph possible, especially along
the coast.
High temperatures during the extended period will be fairly
consistent, ranging from the low to middle 80s each day. Overnight
temps will be in the 60s/70s.
&&
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 732 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
VFR conditions will prevail throughout the forecast period. NE
winds will increase after 15z and range between 10 to 15 kts
through the afternoon hours. Wind gusts of 20 to 25 kts will be
possible across all terminals after 15z. Scattered showers will
remain possible near the east coast terminals mainly through the
early afternoon hours.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 103 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Hazardous marine conditions will continue through mid week with NE
winds 20-25 kts today decreasing to 15-20 kts on Wednesday. Seas in
the Atlantic 8-12 ft today decreasing to 4-8 ft on Wednesday. Seas
in the Gulf 3-6 ft today and 1-3 ft on Wednesday. Hazardous seas
will likely linger in portions of the Atlantic waters through the
end of the week, and then hazardous conditions for all local waters
are expected this weekend as an upper level low forms to our south
in the Caribbean and the pressure gradient locally tightens.
&&
.BEACHES...
Issued at 103 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
Strong NE flow and dangerous swell will result in a high risk of rip
currents continuing for the Atlantic coast through at least
Thursday. In addition, large breaking waves in the surf zone is
expected along the Palm Beach coast through Wednesday morning and
Broward coast through this evening.
With the upcoming King Tide cycle, minor to moderate coastal
flooding is possible beginning mid week and lasting through at least
the upcoming weekend around the high tide cycles each day.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Miami 84 71 85 72 / 30 10 20 10
West Kendall 85 70 85 71 / 20 10 10 10
Opa-Locka 85 71 85 71 / 30 10 10 20
Homestead 84 70 85 71 / 30 10 20 10
Fort Lauderdale 83 72 84 72 / 30 20 20 20
N Ft Lauderdale 84 72 84 72 / 20 10 20 20
Pembroke Pines 84 70 85 70 / 30 10 20 20
West Palm Beach 83 72 84 72 / 20 10 20 30
Boca Raton 84 71 84 71 / 20 20 20 20
Naples 85 66 85 67 / 0 0 0 0
&&
.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Thursday evening for FLZ168-172-
173.
High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Wednesday for FLZ168.
High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for FLZ172.
AM...Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Wednesday for AMZ610-630.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Wednesday for AMZ650-651-670-
671.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Wednesday for GMZ656-657-676.
&&
$$
SHORT TERM...CMF
LONG TERM....CMF
AVIATION...CWC
Sources and freshness
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