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Miami Weather Radar & Live Satellite Map
Is a storm building over Miami right now?
Miami's weather is tropical and dramatic: hot and humid nearly year-round, with a wet season from May to October that brings near-daily thunderstorms and the ever-present threat of tropical systems. Live radar and satellite are essential tools here, not just curiosities.
Open the live map over Miami and switch on Precip Radar and Cloud Imagery.
What to watch over South Florida
- Afternoon thunderstorms — sea breezes off the Atlantic and Gulf collide over the peninsula, firing intense storms most summer afternoons. They show as bright red cells that bloom and fade within an hour or two.
- Tropical systems & hurricanes — from June through November, Miami sits squarely in hurricane country. The Atlantic hurricane tracker is built for exactly this.
- King tides & heavy rain flooding — low elevation means even ordinary downpours can flood streets; radar intensity is a good early warning.
Reading the map for Miami
Tropical moisture and systems generally approach from the east and southeast off the Atlantic, though hurricanes can curve in from several directions. The satellite view is the best way to spot an organized system well before its rain reaches the coast.
Stay ahead of the tropics
During an active stretch, keep the hurricane tracker open and overlay shipping and flights to see what's being disrupted across the region.
Open the live map over Miami to see current conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Miami get thunderstorms almost every summer afternoon?
Miami's tropical climate, intense heat and sea breezes from both the Atlantic and the Gulf converge over the peninsula, forcing humid air upward into towering storms most summer afternoons. They build fast, drop heavy rain, and often clear within an hour.
How do I track a hurricane heading for Miami?
Switch on satellite cloud imagery and press play to watch a system's structure and track, then add radar as it nears the coast to see the rain bands arrive. Always follow the National Hurricane Center for official forecasts and evacuation orders.
SEE IT LIVE
Everything in this guide is on one real-time map.