WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Temperatures continue in the low to mid-90s, with the humidity making it feel closer to 100 to 107 degrees during the hottest part of the day. While we remain below Heat Advisory criteria, you'll still want to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if you're spending an extended amount of time outdoors.
Southerly winds will continue across the region as an area of low pressure moves through the northeastern Gulf. The Atlantic sea breeze is expected to develop and push inland, with the best chance for thunderstorms focused across our inland communities and around Lake Okeechobee during the late afternoon and early evening.
Along the immediate Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, storm coverage should generally be lower, although an isolated shower or storm cannot be ruled out. An outflow boundary could also trigger additional development closer to the coast later in the day.
A few storms could become strong to marginally severe, particularly across portions of the Treasure Coast and interior. The strongest storms will be capable of frequent lightning, wind gusts of 55 mph and potentially up to 60 mph in isolated storms, along with heavy rainfall. Localized rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible beneath slow-moving or training storms, which could lead to minor flooding.
Storms should gradually weaken or move away during the evening, leaving most locations mainly dry overnight.
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Tracking the Tropics
We are tracking the second tropical depression of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season after the National Hurricane Center designated the system over the northeastern Gulf this morning.
As of the National Hurricane Center's initial advisory Sunday, Tropical Depression Two had maximum sustained winds of 30 mph and was moving slowly toward the north-northwest. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the system is expected to become a tropical storm as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast.
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for portions of the Florida Panhandle, meaning tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area
.Areas include: Ochlockonee River to the FL/AL border. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible. All others along the northern Gulf Coast should continue monitoring the latest forecast.
The system is expected to remain well west of south Florida and there is currently no direct tropical threat to our area based on the forecast track.
One important point with this system is that impacts can occur well outside the forecast cone. Heavy rainfall and the potential for flooding will be concerns for portions of the Gulf Coast as the system slowly approaches the region.
Elsewhere across the Atlantic basin, Caribbean Sea and Gulf, the National Hurricane Center is not forecasting additional tropical cyclone formation during the next seven days.
We will continue tracking Tropical Depression Two and any changes in its strength or forecast path.
The good news for us is that the system is moving away from South Florida and east-central Florida, and no significant direct tropical impacts are expected for the Palm Beaches or Treasure Coast. It will, however, continue to influence our weather by maintaining a southerly flow and helping provide enough moisture for scattered thunderstorms.
