A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida, issued by the National Weather Service in Miami.
The warning is in effect until 2:30 PM EDT on August 4, 2026. The severe thunderstorm is currently located over Homestead General Airport and is nearly stationary.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning indicates that a storm is occurring that may produce 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. This could lead to hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
For safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature’s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. In case of emergency, call 911. Follow guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.
