Weather Miami: Rain Chance Extended March 1–5 as Central Coast Warms Up
Weather Miami and broader South Florida faces a warmer-than-normal, wetter start to March with repeated chances for rain from March 1 through March 5, while the Central Coast shifts into a sunnier, warmer pattern as a high-pressure system sits just offshore. The timing matters because the offshore high will keep a large atmospheric river north, leaving heavy rain to the Bay Area but little accumulation for the Central Coast.
Weather Miami alert details
A 6-10 day outlook issued Monday favors above-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation for South Florida during the March 1–5 window, supporting multiple rounds of showers as Gulf and Atlantic moisture feeds into passing disturbances. In the Miami metro area—covering Miami Beach, Hialeah and Pembroke Pines—periods of rain may produce slick roadways and ponding on low-lying streets, particularly during heavier bursts. Commuters on Interstate 95 and the Dolphin Expressway should expect reduced visibility during downpours and allow extra travel time when showers develop.
Central Coast sunshine and warmup
Sunshine dominated the weekend as soggy conditions moved on, and the Central Coast is forecast to warm this week thanks to a high-pressure system sitting just offshore. That offshore high is the key reason a large atmospheric river will remain to the north. For the Central Coast, no accumulations are expected, and many spots are set to climb into the 70s. Tuesday and Wednesday may bring a bit more cloud cover and potential fog as the distant system nudges more clouds into the region. Friday looks to be the warmest day of the forecast, with an 80-degree reading or two not ruled out.
Travel impacts and what to watch
Both regions will have travel implications tied to differing weather patterns. In South Florida, repeated showers from March 1–5 could lead to localized drainage issues if rain becomes persistent, though widespread flooding is not anticipated at this outlook range. Southwest Florida locations such as Naples and Marco Island are also expected to see increasing rain chances as moisture pushes inland, with temperatures above normal keeping all precipitation liquid. Across the Central Coast, morning fog and extra cloud cover on Tuesday and Wednesday may affect visibility for early commuters, while heavy rain accumulations are expected mainly well to the north in the Bay Area.
Residents and commuters in both regions are advised to monitor local forecasts for refinements later this week as system timing becomes clearer and to allow extra travel time during heavier showers or periods of reduced visibility.
