Patriots vs. Dolphins Weather Forecast: How Storms Could Impact AFC East Game

Patriots vs. Dolphins Weather Forecast: How Storms Could Impact AFC East Game originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New England Patriots could face more than just the Miami Dolphins when the two AFC East rivals meet in Week 8.Storms are expected across South Florida on Sunday, potentially creating challenging conditions for both teams at Hard Rock Stadium. With kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET, rain and thunderstorms could become a factor throughout the divisional matchup.Weather forecast for Patriots-Dolphins kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium (CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET): Thunderstorms, 77 degrees, wind gusts up to 18 miles per hour. It has been raining heavily at times throughout the morning, and the Florida sunshine that Patriots fans often come to experience is nowhere to be found.— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 1, 2026The forecast also raises the possibility of a weather-related delay, giving both teams another variable to consider heading into the game.Patriots vs. Dolphins Weather Updates for Week 8 GamePatriots vs. Dolphins WeatherKickoff time: 4:25 p.m. ETLocation: Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, FloridaHigh-low temperature: 81-74 degreesPrecipitation: 80% chance of rainWind: East winds around 14 mph, with gusts up to 25 mphNational Weather Service // CBS Miami (All times Eastern)2:45 p.m.: Thunderstorms have subsided for now, but the rain continues. A lightning delay remains a possibility as storms move through South Florida.2:00 p.m.: Thunderstorms remain in the forecast, with temperatures around 76 degrees. According to AccuWeather.com, rain and thunderstorms will continue for 118 minutes. The wind is blowing from the southeast at 7 mph with gusts up to 17 mph. 1:30 p.m.: The current conditions are light rain with thunder. It is 74 degrees with winds from the east around 16 mph and 87% humidity. NESN will provide updates until kickoff. More PatriotsLatest Patriots newsTom Brady's Patriots legacy: How legendary QB set new standardComplete history of Patriots championships