USA WEATHER · 26 OCT 2026
US weather today: heavy rain in Miami, wet Seattle, mild Northeast
Heavy rain and strong winds hit Miami today, while Seattle and Minneapolis stay wet. Much of the East and Southwest is dry and mild.
AT A GLANCE
- Miami: heavy rain with winds near 34 mph today
- Seattle and Minneapolis: steady rain on Monday 26 October
- Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: dry, sunny and mild
- Seattle turns much colder and wetter by Thursday 29 October
The main weather story in the United States today, Monday 26 October, is heavy rain and strong winds in Miami, where winds reach about 34 mph and around 0.69 inches of rain is expected. Steady rain also falls in Seattle and Minneapolis, while the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southwest enjoy mostly dry, mild weather.
Heavy rain and wind in Miami and the Southeast
South Florida is the focus. Miami has heavy rain today, with showers possible nearby that could bring a little more, around 0.83 inches. It stays warm at 79°F (26°C), but the wind makes it feel unsettled. Atlanta is much quieter: cloudy and dry with a high of 70°F (21°C).
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: sunny and mild
This is a pleasant start to the week. New York is mostly sunny and reaches 70°F (21°C), Boston manages 66°F (19°C) and Washington 68°F (20°C). No rain is expected. Nights are cool, with New York dropping to 46°F (8°C), so a jacket is useful in the evening.
Midwest, Plains and South
Minneapolis is the wet and chilly spot of the Midwest, with rain and a high of only 46°F (8°C). Chicago stays cloudy and dry at 59°F (15°C) with winds around 14 mph. Further south, Kansas City is cloudy and warm at 77°F (25°C), while Dallas and Houston are cloudy and dry, with Houston at 84°F (29°C). New Orleans is cloudy and dry with winds near 15 mph.
Rockies, Southwest and West Coast
Denver sees only light showers, with barely any rain, and a high of 61°F (16°C). Salt Lake City is mostly sunny at 63°F (17°C). Phoenix is dry and sunny at 84°F (29°C). Los Angeles is mostly sunny and 77°F (25°C), and San Francisco is mostly sunny and a cooler 64°F (18°C). In the Pacific Northwest, Seattle has steady rain with about 0.33 inches and a high of 57°F (14°C).
The next few days
Miami gets the worst of it on Tuesday 27 October, with heavy rain of about 1.62 inches and winds near 39 mph. Showers are possible nearby with more. Conditions ease on Wednesday 28 October and Thursday 29 October, though some rain lingers.
Minneapolis stays rainy through Tuesday 27 October and Wednesday 28 October before turning mostly sunny on Thursday 29 October. Kansas City has rain on Tuesday 27 October, and again on Thursday 29 October. Salt Lake City turns wet on Tuesday 27 October and Wednesday 28 October.
Seattle stays wet all week and turns heavy and cold on Thursday 29 October, with about 0.67 inches of rain and a high of just 46°F (8°C). Chicago turns rainy on Thursday 29 October. The Northeast stays dry, though Boston cools to 54°F (12°C) on Tuesday 27 October and Wednesday 28 October.
What it means for you
- Miami: allow extra time for travel today and Tuesday, and take care in strong winds and heavy rain.
- Seattle and Minneapolis: take an umbrella and a warm layer.
- Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: good for outdoor plans, but evenings are cool.
- Check your local forecast before travelling, as showers can pop up near the main areas of rain.
Today city by city
| City | Region | High | Low | Rain | Wind | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Northeast | 70°F | 46°F | 0.0 in | 9 mph | mostly sunny |
| Boston | Northeast | 66°F | 43°F | 0.0 in | 11 mph | mostly sunny |
| Washington | Mid-Atlantic | 68°F | 45°F | 0.0 in | 6 mph | mostly sunny |
| Atlanta | Southeast | 70°F | 52°F | 0.0 in | 7 mph | cloudy |
| Miami | Southeast | 79°F | 72°F | 0.69 in | 34 mph | heavy rain |
| Chicago | Midwest | 59°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 14 mph | cloudy |
| Minneapolis | Midwest | 46°F | 43°F | 0.28 in | 12 mph | rain |
| Kansas City | Plains | 77°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 9 mph | cloudy |
| Dallas | South | 79°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 6 mph | cloudy |
| Houston | South | 84°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 9 mph | cloudy |
| New Orleans | South | 73°F | 64°F | 0.0 in | 15 mph | cloudy |
| Denver | Rockies | 61°F | 45°F | 0.01 in | 7 mph | light showers |
| Salt Lake City | Rockies | 63°F | 43°F | 0.0 in | 16 mph | mostly sunny |
| Phoenix | Southwest | 84°F | 57°F | 0.0 in | 4 mph | mostly sunny |
| Los Angeles | West Coast | 77°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 7 mph | mostly sunny |
| San Francisco | West Coast | 64°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 14 mph | mostly sunny |
| Seattle | Pacific Northwest | 57°F | 46°F | 0.33 in | 6 mph | rain |
Forecast retrieved 26 October 2026, 10:31 UTC for 17 cities across United States, each checked with four points about 30 km around it. Days are local time. Live forecasts for any city: weatherforecast.site.
