WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — South Florida is dealing with a windy and unsettled weather pattern to start the week, with rough surf, strong onshore winds and periods of rain continuing through today.
A strong pressure difference between high pressure to the north and a stalled front to the south is driving gusty easterly winds across the region.
Those persistent onshore winds are also creating very dangerous marine and beach conditions. Seas in the Atlantic remain extremely rough, and the surf along the east coast is hazardous.
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Temperatures remain relatively mild behind the recent front, with daytime highs staying near seasonal levels and slightly cooler conditions along the immediate coast due to the persistent breeze. Overnight conditions will stay on the mild side as well. Lows will fall into the upper 60s to lower 70s.
As we move into today and Tuesday - winds will slowly ease but remain breezy, and the ocean will take longer to calm down.
Showers will still develop, especially during the afternoon as the sea breeze moves inland, though activity will gradually become more typical for South Florida. Temperatures will reach the upper 70s, near 80 if the sun comes out long enough.
By the middle of the week, a warming trend will take hold, with temperatures climbing above normal and a more familiar pattern of isolated afternoon showers returning. Looking ahead to late week, there are early that a more active weather pattern could develop again, but details remain uncertain.
For now, the biggest concern remains the dangerous beach conditions and gusty winds. If you’re heading outside, especially near the coast, use caution and stay out of the water.
