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Storms possible Thursday before strong cold front moves in

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — On Wednesday afternoon, strong storms blew through northern Palm Beach County around 5 p.m., dropping massive amounts of rain and numerous lightning strikes.

There were four brush fires sparked during the storm, but Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue said all of them have now been extinguished.

A 78 mph wind gust was reported in Palm Beach Gardens.

Thursday will be hot and humid with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees and a 40% chance of storms mainly during the afternoon

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Thursday, morning sunshine. Strong afternoon storms racing to the coast. High of 91.

A cold front arrives early Friday bringing, sunny and much cooler weekend.

Friday, morning clouds and showers. Afternoon sun and cooler. High of 82.

Saturday: Sunny and breezy and cooler. High of 79

Sunday: More sun. High of 76