• Off-and-on heavy rain will be expected after 2 p.m. and into the evening.
• Some storms could certainly pack a punch, leading to downpours and gusty winds in some spots. Small hail is also possible.
• The rain comes at a great time, since most of the region continues to deal with severe drought.

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After weeks of dry weather, South Florida will prepare for the other extreme: periods of heavy rain.

We are anticipating much-needed rainfall across the region Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for strong storms across South Florida, primarily for the afternoon and evening hours.

The cause of the inclement weather will be a disturbance that will cross the area, leading to periods of heavy rainfall.

Additionally, a dense fog advisory was in place for Broward County until 12 p.m.

You’ll notice a warm and muggy start to your day with partly to mostly cloudy skies.

As far as the timing of the rain, anytime after 2 p.m. is likely. Off-and-on heavy rain will be expected through the afternoon and into the evening. Everyone in South Florida has a chance for active weather, but not everyone will see it at the same time.

Some storms could certainly pack a punch, leading to downpours and gusty winds in some spots. Small hail is also possible.

A dense fog advisory is in place for Broward County until 12 p.m. See severe weather alerts here.

Storms should be moving out and ending as we head closer to the 9 p.m. timeframe.

Heading into Wednesday, humidity will be lower but a few isolated showers are possible, Wednesday afternoon for a second round of activity firing up with the daytime heating.

Anywhere between half an inch to an inch of rain could fall widespread. Rounds of intense downpours could lead to accumulations around 1.5 inches or higher.

The rain comes at a great time, since most of the region continues to deal with severe drought.