Spotty Showers Disrupt Easter Sunday in Miami, Heavier Storms Ahead

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South Florida residents celebrating Easter Sunday can expect off-and-on showers throughout the day, with the NEXT Weather team warning to keep umbrellas handy for church services and outdoor activities. Light, fast-moving showers were already moving onshore early Sunday, primarily impacting Miami-Dade County, including areas like South Beach, Liberty City and Kendall, with a few showers extending into parts of Broward County such as Pembroke Pines. The unsettled weather is expected to ease around midday, offering a break for afternoon plans, before a chance of additional showers returns later in the evening.

Why it matters

While Sunday's rain is expected to remain light and scattered, a more active weather pattern will develop in the coming days. A frontal system moving into the region is expected to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms from Tuesday through Thursday, which could help ease ongoing drought conditions but also lead to localized flooding.

The details

Beachgoers heading to Miami Beach will find mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures in the mid-70s, but a high rip current risk remains in effect. Officials are urging people to stay out of the water. Boaters are also advised to use caution, with a small craft advisory in place for Atlantic waters and the Keys. Rainfall totals could reach up to 4 inches in parts of Broward and between 2 to 4 inches across Miami-Dade.

• Early Sunday morning, light, fast-moving showers were already moving onshore.
• Around midday, the unsettled weather is expected to ease, offering a break for afternoon plans.
• Later in the evening, a chance of additional showers returns.

What’s next

Residents are advised to plan for changing conditions throughout Easter Sunday, and to keep rain gear close by as a wetter pattern settles in for the week ahead.