WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's a quiet start to the morning with a northwest wind, but not as windy as yesterday. Temperatures are in the 30s and 40s, and a Freeze Warning is in effect west of I-95 while a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for our entire area.
Despite lighter winds today, the air mass over South Florida remains exceptionally dry. With much of the region still in severe to extreme drought, conditions remain favorable for the spread of existing or new fires. Please continue to abide by the burn bans that remain in effect.
Another concern this morning is smoke from the National Wildfire burning in Big Cypress National Preserve. While the fire is well to the southwest, dense smoke may drift southward and remain trapped near the ground through daybreak. If you encounter reduced visibility on the roads early today, slow down and use extra caution.
Highs will be around 61 degrees on the Treasure Coast and 65 degrees on the Palm Beaches— these temperatures are well below average despite plenty of sunshine.
It will be another chilly night, with temperatures dropping in the high 30s to mid 40s.
Tomorrow, high pressure will push offshore, bringing the flow from the southeast and helping to warm things up again. We'll start to see temperatures rise to the mid 70s in the afternoon Wednesday.
Looking ahead, a front approaching Florida on Friday will bring increasing moisture and the chance for scattered showers. Temperatures ahead of that boundary will surge above normal, with some inland locations potentially pushing toward the middle 80s. Rain chances linger into the weekend.
A weak front coming on Sunday will limit temperatures from getting past the low 80s.
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