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Tropical wave approaching South Florida leads to increasing rain chances this weekend
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Lissette Gonzalez , CBS4 Miami
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Keep the umbrellas handy this weekend as the chance of showers and thunderstorms is rising due to a tropical wave approaching South Florida.On Friday morning, we woke up to passing showers, and scattered thunderstorms are possible on Friday afternoon and evening.This graphic shows the heat-related h
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Key takeaway This graphic shows the heat-related health risk in South Florida on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Why this matters in The Miami
The approaching tropical wave and increasing rain chances this weekend will be a welcome relief for Miami-Dade County, where extreme drought has increased by 12% according to the latest Drought Monitor. The beneficial rain will help alleviate the drought conditions, which have been exacerbated by the oppressive heat and high temperatures. Residents in areas like Little Havana and Wynwood, which are prone to flooding, should still be cautious as the heavy downpours on Sunday could lead to flash flooding. The Miami-Dade Police and Miami Police Department should be prepared to respond to any potential flooding or storm-related emergencies. Meanwhile, the rain will also provide some relief for the Latin American and Caribbean communities in Miami, who have been struggling with the heat and drought. As the rain moves in, residents should stay informed about the weather forecast and any potential warnings or alerts from the National Weather Service.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Keep the umbrellas handy this weekend as the chance of showers and thunderstorms is rising due to a tropical wave approaching South Florida.On Friday morning, we woke up to passing showers, and scattered thunderstorms are possible on Friday afternoon and evening.This graphic shows the heat-related h
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by CBS4 Miami and curated for The Miami readers.
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