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Weather in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 + more

Sunny
Now80°F

Sunny

High / Low90° / 79°
Rain chance36%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

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Coastal Flood Statement issued September 25 at 2:55PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued September 25 at 2:55PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:30AM EDT until September 27 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 2:30AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 5:04PM EDT until September 27 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM and Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday for winds. Until 11 AM EDT Sunday for waves. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny80°4% rain
10 AMSunny83°3% rain
11 AMSunny84°2% rain
12 PMPartly Cloudy86°3% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby88°7% rain
2 PMSunny90°1% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy90°4% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby89°10% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby87°17% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby86°18% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby85°17% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby84°17% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
90° 79°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 36%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
88° 79°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 58%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
91° 79°Overcast
Rain 46%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like83°F
Humidity64%
Pressure29.93 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph N
Wind gusts8 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:10 AM
Sunset07:12 PM
Moonrise07:09 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 90°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 79°F
Highest rain chance6 PM · 18%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 21 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Fort Lauderdale

Forecast high90°F +5°
Forecast low79°F +1°
Rain chance36% -64 pts
YesterdayModerate or heavy rain shower
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 18%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 83°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 9 AM

80°F, 4% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 21 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 80°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 18%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Fort Lauderdale

Florida is warm and humid for much of the year. Sea breezes drive frequent summer thunderstorms, while tropical systems and hurricanes are an important warm-season risk.

Fort Lauderdale is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 26.12°N latitude and 80.14°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Fort Lauderdale weather today

Sunny and 80°F in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Today's high is 90°F with a 36% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 64%, pressure is 29.93 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Fort Lauderdale

Sunrise is at 07:10 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 88°F and a low near 79°F. The maximum rain chance is 58%.

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