Meteorologist Amy Freeze highlights Miami’s sunny forecasts with periodic thunderstorms. Stay tuned for daily updates and expert tips to navigate the fluctuating weather.

With an engaging style, Amy Freeze provides an extensive overview of the weather dynamics from Miami to the broader Southeast. She breaks down the implications of severe thunderstorms, high UV indexes, and temperature fluctuations, guiding residents and visitors on how to plan their week amidst these changes. The Southeast is experiencing an active weather pattern. Severe thunderstorms are prominently affecting areas around Tampa, where heavy rain and strong winds are present. Jacksonville is also in the path of these storms as they move northeast towards Savannah. Portions of eastern Georgia and the Carolinas are seeing increased rain coverage, creating wet conditions as the weather front advances. The line of rain stretches back toward Montgomery with intermittent showers. in full force. The region from Miami to Charlotte is experiencing varying degrees of precipitation, while areas farther west, such as Houston, retain dry skies.
Afternoon temperatures in Miami will be around 78 degrees, with southeast winds at 11 mph. Expect scattered thunderstorms at 3 PM, transitioning to 77 degrees by 5 PM, with wind speeds decreasing to 9 mph as thunderstorms continue. By 7 PM, the temperature will settle at 76 degrees, with partly cloudy skies and a gentle southeast breeze at 8 mph.
Southeast! Let’s take a look at today’s high temperatures in the region. In Shreveport, it’s a warm one with a high of 85 degrees. Over in Jackson, expect a warm day as well, reaching 84 degrees. Houston tops out at 81. Heading east, New Orleans is slightly cooler at 82 degrees, while Montgomery will see a high of 78 degrees. In Georgia, Atlanta is on the chillier side today with a high of just 71 degrees. Meanwhile, Savannah warms up to 75 degrees. And down in Florida, Tampa enjoys plenty of sunshine with a high of 83 degrees, and Miami is pretty comfortable at 79.
Now for the low temperatures, the Southeast will experience a notably chilly night. Expect 40 degrees in Memphis and a brisk 43 in Nashville. Jackson will cool down to 53, while Shreveport has a low of 55. Further south, Montgomery is looking at 54 degrees, and Atlanta will drop to about 47. Miami will stay warm at 72, while Tampa will be slightly cooler at 70.
For tomorrow’s high temperatures in the Southeast Region, we’re looking at some warm trends across the board. Houston will see a high of 84 degrees, which is comfortably above average for this time of year. In New Orleans, the temperature will rise to a pleasant 80 degrees. Farther east, Jacksonville is set to hit 84 degrees, while nearby Savannah is forecasted for a high of 80. Atlanta will enjoy a more mild day with temperatures reaching 68 degrees. In Montgomery, highs will sit at a balmy 72 degrees.
“A dynamic weather shift is on the horizon for the Southeast tomorrow. A potent cold front will sweep farther into the region, advancing from Louisiana through Mississippi and Alabama, reaching Atlanta by midday. Be prepared for widespread thunderstorms, particularly from New Orleans to Montgomery, with the potential for severe weather, including damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Heavy rainfall is expected, pushing into Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida by evening. Rainfall totals could exceed an inch, which may lead to localized flooding. Following the storm, anticipate a more mild and dry air mass settling in, with cooler temperatures into the weekend across the Southeast.”
In Miami, Sunday brings a very high UV index of 8, with sunburn possible in as little as 17 minutes under direct sunlight. Use sunscreen and stay hydrated, especially if you’re outdoors. Looking ahead to Monday, the UV index climbs to an extreme level of 11, shortening the burn time to just 11 minutes, so please take extra precautions and consider limiting sun exposure during peak hours.