WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Big weather changes are headed to South Florida!
A cold front will be pushing through the Sunshine State on Wednesday. Out ahead of the front, it will almost feel like summer with temperatures soaring into the mid-80s.
Dramatic changes will occur behind the front. We may be looking at a 20 to 25-degree temperature drop within just three or four hours.
Along with the cooler air comes a chilly, gusty wind! As the front comes through our viewing area, a broken line of showers is expected, maybe even a quick thunderstorm in spots. This is likely moving through the region shortly after the kids get off the school buses in the afternoon.
Temperatures will drop down into the 40s and 50s Wednesday night and only rebound into the upper 60s on the Treasure Coast on Thursday, low 70s in the Palm Beaches.
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Boating forecast:
Wednesday is a decent day if you're taking the boat out. Fairly tranquil seas of 2-3 feet with a south wind of 10-15 mph. Take advantage of it though, because the rest of the week does not look good for small craft.
We'll likely see wave heights of 6-9 feet on Thursday and Friday. Even though the boating forecast looks good on Wednesday, there's an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents.
If you're going swimming, make sure there's a lifeguard.
Short-term forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy and muggy. Low 69.
Wednesday: Sun and clouds early in the day. A passing shower or thunderstorm is likely during the afternoon. It's a breezy day with temperatures falling quickly late! High 84.
Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and much cooler! High 72.
