Memorial Day weekend in South Florida: T-storm risk increases late Saturday afternoon, heat dome affects Sunday-Monday

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Areas of South Florida are at risk for afternoon thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon and a heat dome will affect temperatures on Sunday.

The forecast includes a few strong afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts and small hail. The risk increases after 2 p.m.

The temperature is forecast to peak at 94 degrees with a heat index in the low 100s on Saturday. A heat dome will raise temperatures on Sunday and Monday.

For travelers during this busy weekend, severe weather disruptions are likely in northern Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Kansas. There were tornadoes in Iowa and Illinois on Friday.

For those staying home, The Weather Authority’s local live radar, the hour-to-hour and 10-day forecasts are available on this page.

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