Get the latest Southeast weather update from Amy Freeze featuring Miami’s forecast with expected thunderstorms, warm highs, and much more for the coming week.

Here’s your detailed Southeast weather forecast with Amy Freeze, featuring Miami’s diverse weather patterns and how to stay prepared. This week brings shifts from thunderous showers to partly cloudy highs. The entire Southeast, including Miami, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, will experience varied temperatures and storm activities. As Miami navigates the effects of a high UV index, ensure your sun protection is at hand. Detailed insights for each day of the week are available. For more, visit the full article. The regional radar for the Southeast shows an active weather pattern. Strong storms with heavy rain are impacting eastern Florida, including Miami and Jacksonville, moving up the coast towards Savannah and Charleston. Atlanta and Charlotte are preparing for advancing showers from the southwest. Although it’s mostly dry in New Orleans, areas like Montgomery and Jackson are experiencing scattered rain showers as this weather system progresses eastward. Memphis to Houston enjoys clear skies for now, but clouds are increasing across the region.
Miami this afternoon sees temperatures holding steady around 81 degrees at 4 PM with a breeze from the south-southeast at 12 miles per hour. Thunderstorms are expected to develop, transitioning to scattered thunderstorms by 6 PM as temperatures slightly dip to 80 degrees and the wind eases to 11 miles per hour. By 8 PM, expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures cooling to 78 degrees and a gentle southeast breeze at 7 miles per hour.
In the Southeast today, expect some warm highs across the board. Atlanta will see a comfortable high of 77 degrees, while Montgomery rises slightly warmer at 79. Over in Jackson, the temperature is reaching 74 degrees, providing a mild afternoon. Moving further south, New Orleans will enjoy a balmy high of 79, and both Jacksonville and Savannah are hitting 83 degrees. Tampa is the standout today with a high of 84 degrees, offering plenty of sunshine. Memphis is on the cooler side at 67 degrees, creating a noticeable contrast within the region.
Tonight, Memphis will dip to 47 degrees, while Nashville is expected to cool down to around 50. Montgomery will experience a low of 53 degrees, and Jackson is forecasted to reach 58. Atlanta will see a mild low of 53, while Tampa remains warmer at 68 degrees. The cold air mass is making its presence known, especially for areas further north.
Tomorrow, the Southeast is expected to experience warm, above-average high temperatures. Atlanta will see a high of 71 degrees, while Montgomery warms up to 79 degrees. Jacksonville and Tampa stand out with high readings of 88 degrees, making it a hot day for the First Coast and Gulf Coast. In contrast, Memphis will stay cooler at 63 degrees, indicating a notable temperature gradient across the region. New Orleans and Houston will both reach 81 degrees, contributing to the overall warm trend.
A cold front is set to move through the Southeast, bringing a mix of localized storms and heavy downpours, especially in areas between New Orleans and Montgomery. Expect these conditions to advance into Eastern Georgia by tomorrow morning, potentially impacting the morning commute in Atlanta. Storm activity will extend from Jacksonville up to Savannah, where flooding may be possible due to more than an inch of rain expected over the next 48 hours. Once the front clears, skies will start to dry and temperatures will trend cooler throughout the region heading into the weekend.
The UV index in Miami is high today at 7, so plan on a burn time of around 20 minutes under direct sunlight. As we move into Monday, it rises sharply to a very high 11, decreasing the burn time to just 11 minutes! It’s essential to wear sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses to protect your skin efficiently.