WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The forecast across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches remains active, especially along the coast where hazardous beach and boating conditions are expected to continue through the weekend and into next week.
Officials are urging residents and visitors to stay out of the ocean, as strong currents can quickly pull swimmers away from shore.
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Saturday will bring another breezy and mostly dry day. East-southeast winds around 15 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts up to 25 miles per hour, will be strongest along the coast.
Temperatures will reach the low 80s near the beaches, while inland areas warm into the mid to upper 80s. While most locations stay dry, a brief shower is possible, especially across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County mainly this morning.
Rain chances begin to increase late in the weekend and into early next week as more moisture moves into the region. By Sunday and Monday, scattered showers and a few storms will be possible, particularly inland where sea breeze boundaries collide. A few stronger storms could develop, producing gusty winds and small hail.
By Tuesday, a weak cold front approaching Florida will bring a more noticeable change in the weather pattern. Rain chances rise significantly, with widespread showers and storms expected. Some areas, especially near the coast, could see repeated rounds of rain, raising the potential for localized flooding. At the same time, increasing cloud cover and rainfall will bring cooler temperatures, with highs dropping into the 70s.
Marine conditions will also deteriorate quickly. Winds are expected to strengthen to near gale-force by Tuesday night, with seas building as high as 12 to 16 feet offshore. Combined with widespread showers and storms, conditions will become dangerous for boaters and are expected to remain hazardous through at least midweek.
