WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A very strong 500 millibar ridge will send temps soaring into the 90s across South Florida with mainly dry conditions.
The strengthening ridge expanding over Florida will limit storm development and keep mostly sunny skies in place.
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The strong high will act as a "lid" keeping heat trapped near the surface.
Winds veer to the south on Thursday which will increase our dewpoints into the low 70s - increasing our humidity.
Boating looks beautiful with seas around 2 feet and a light chop on the intracoastal.
Expected Highs:
Treasure Coast: near 90 degrees along the coast, low to mid 90s inland
West Palm Beach: near 90 degrees along the coast, low to mid 90s for western communities.
Boca Raton: Near 90 degrees.
Interior Palm Beach County: low to mid 90s.
Please use sun protection as the U.V. index will be in the extreme range through the weekend and skin can burn in 10 minutes or less.
