WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — South Florida is heading into another stretch of hot and mostly dry weather, with temperatures climbing above normal levels.
Heat builds across South Florida as rain chances return this weekend. (WPEC)
High pressure is keeping skies mostly sunny and rain chances low through the next couple of days. Afternoon sea breezes, winds that move inland from the coast, will be the main driver of local conditions, but they won’t be strong enough to spark much in the way of rain.
Heat builds across South Florida as rain chances return this weekend. (WPEC)
Temperatures will be the main story. Highs today and Thursday will reach the upper 80s along the coasts and climb into the low to mid-90s inland. It will feel even hotter at times, with heat index values—what it feels like when humidity is included—pushing into the mid to upper 90s. The risk for heat-related impacts is increasing, especially in urban areas where heat tends to build more quickly.
Heat builds across South Florida as rain chances return this weekend. (WPEC)
At the beaches, a moderate risk of rip currents continues across all Atlantic-facing shores. Swimmers should use caution, as these currents can pull even experienced swimmers away from shore.
The heat continues to build into the weekend, with many areas seeing highs in the 90s and heat index values approaching or exceeding 100 degrees at times. At the same time, a front approaching from the north will bring a gradual return of moisture, allowing for a chance of showers and storms, especially by late weekend into early next week.