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FORECAST: Staying hot for Friday, storm chances increasing Saturday

First alert forecast for night of July 23, 2026
Rain totals through next week
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Early morning coastal showers will be possible moving in from the Atlantic.

It will be a warm and muggy start Friday with temps in the low 80s and the immediate coast and upper 70s inland.

WPTV First Alert Weather Forecast for Evening of Thursday, July 23, 2026

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More moisture starts to move into the region starting Friday through the weekend. Expect a 40% chance of scattered showers and storms across the area on Friday.

High temperatures will climb into the lower 90s, with heat index values reaching the upper 90s to around 105 degrees. A light easterly breeze will help keep the beaches a bit more comfortable.

Storms that develop on Friday will be capable of producing frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and localized gusty winds. The Treasure Coast may see storms develop first before activity spreads into the Palm Beaches through the late afternoon and evening.

Looking ahead to the weekend, the typical South Florida summer pattern returns, with warm, humid mornings followed by scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms each day. Temperatures will remain in the lower 90s, with the highest rain coverage expected during the afternoon and early evening hours.

As of now - Sunday looks to be stormier than Saturday. Rain chances stay elevated through early next week with a 70% chance of showers for Tuesday.

**Portions of this story were assisted by artificial intelligence tools and reviewed by a WPTV journalist to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards.