West Palm Beach, FLA. (WPEC) — A steady onshore breeze will continue across South Florida through the weekend, with choppy conditions on the water and only spotty rain – for now.
Boaters should be prepared for periods of hazardous conditions across the Atlantic through Saturday as easterly winds remain moderate to strong. There is a small craft advisory and a rip current advisory in effect.
Breezy conditions continue as South Florida turns more unsettled next week. (WPEC)
For today, high pressure keeps the overall pattern fairly quiet. That means warm temperatures in the 80s and only isolated showers. A brief thunderstorm can’t be ruled out, but any stronger activity will be very limited. Most of the afternoon rain will favor inland and Gulf coast areas as the sea breeze, the wind air moving in from the ocean that develops based on temperature differences, pushes activity westward.
By Sunday, the pattern begins to shift. Moisture increases as a weakening front stalls to the north, allowing more fuel for showers and storms. Rain chances rise, especially during the afternoon and evening, with the highest coverage expected inland. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms could become briefly stronger.
Looking ahead to next week, a more unsettled pattern takes shape. Increasing moisture and passing disturbances in the atmosphere will bring more frequent showers, with rain chances continuing on Monday and likely increasing further by the middle of the week.
There is potential for more widespread rainfall during this time, although the exact timing and amounts are still uncertain. There is a marginal risk for excessive rainfall along the coast Tuesday and Wednesday.
Breezy conditions continue as South Florida turns more unsettled next week. (WPEC)
Breezy conditions continue as South Florida turns more unsettled next week. (WPEC)
Temperatures will remain warm through the weekend, generally in the 80s, before cooling slightly into the upper 70s to low 80s next week as clouds and rain become more common.
Breezy conditions continue as South Florida turns more unsettled next week. (WPEC)