Wet Start Forecast for South Florida this Week amid Drought
A Wet Start to the Week
The National Weather Service is forecasting a wet start to the week in South Florida, with the possibility of bouts of heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday. Meteorologists predict that 1 to 2 inches of rain is most likely across the region, with a chance of more than 2 inches in some areas. There’s a “reasonable high-end scenario” (10% chance) of totals of 3 to 4 inches across much of the area by late Tuesday.
Regional Variations
Coastal metro areas will likely receive more rain than the interior. A very disorganized area of low pressure, thunderstorms, and showers is headed our way from the Gulf states, according to NWS meteorologist Ana Torres-Vazquez. The amount of rain will be determined by how far north or south the system jogs before it hits South Florida, and there’s still a chance that we get repeating bands of rain, but accumulations of 3 to 4 inches would be localized.
The Second Half of the Week
The second half of the week should be dry, as high pressure builds back into the region. Temperatures will generally rise into the upper 70s to around 80 across most areas through midweek. Nighttime lows should be in the low 60s to high 50s.
Uncertainty in the Forecast
The forecast for the end of the week remains a bit uncertain, with a slight chance of showers mainly over the east coast and Atlantic waters for Thursday into Friday.
Drought Update
According to the National Weather Service, much of South Florida is experiencing “moderate drought,” while the northern half of Palm Beach County is experiencing “severe drought.” The South Florida Water Management District’s analysis of rain thus far in 2025 shows that Broward County’s metro area has only had 1.35 inches of precipitation this year to date. That’s 33% of an average year’s rainfall thus far. Palm Beach County is at 1.39 inches, or 27% of an average year’s rainfall to this point.
Conclusion
The wet start to the week in South Florida is expected to bring much-needed relief to the region, which is currently experiencing drought conditions. While the forecast remains uncertain, it’s clear that the first half of the week will be wet, with a chance of heavy rain and localized accumulations of 3 to 4 inches. As the week progresses, the region can expect dry conditions to return, with temperatures rising and nighttime lows cooling.
FAQs
* Q: What is the forecast for the end of the week?
A: The forecast for the end of the week remains a bit uncertain, with a slight chance of showers mainly over the east coast and Atlantic waters for Thursday into Friday.
* Q: How much rain can we expect this week?
A: Meteorologists predict that 1 to 2 inches of rain is most likely across the region, with a chance of more than 2 inches in some areas.
* Q: Are there any areas that will receive more rain than others?
A: Coastal metro areas will likely receive more rain than the interior.
* Q: What is the current drought status of South Florida?
A: According to the National Weather Service, much of South Florida is experiencing “moderate drought,” while the northern half of Palm Beach County is experiencing “severe drought.”
