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Strong winds expected with the arrival of today's cold front

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WPTV First Alert Weather Forecast for Morning of January 18, 2026
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Temperatures will warm into the upper 70s to near 80 ahead of a front set to move through Sunday afternoon. The wind will pick up as the front arrives. Occasional gusts up to 35-45mph are possible.

A Wind Advisory has been issued for Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Gusty winds will blow around light, unsecured objects.

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Boaters should also be prepared for deteriorating marine conditions late this afternoon into early next week as winds and seas build behind the front, while a moderate risk of rip currents continues.

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Much colder air moves through tonight behind the front.

A cold weather advisory has been issued for Okeechobee County, Treasure Coast communities and inland Palm Beach County starting at midnight tonight through 9am Monday.

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Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Monday

Cool and breezy on Monday with high temps in the mid to upper 60s.

A slow warming trend follows through midweek reaching the 70s by Wednesday.

Looking ahead to later this week, there are signs another system could bring rain chances Thursday into Friday.