Today's Weather - Sunday, April 5, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Mostly sunny skies will mix with passing showers today in Boca Raton, and a few thunderstorms are possible after late morning. Highs reach around 79 with an east wind near 14 mph and gusts over 20 mph. The beach remains hazardous with a high rip current risk along the Atlantic coast. Rain chances climb Monday and especially Tuesday through Thursday as a stalled front nearby helps keep rounds of showers and storms coming
South Florida is sitting in a steady onshore (east) wind pattern this morning, and that’s the main driver of today’s forecast in Boca Raton: breezy conditions at the coast, choppy surf, and periodic showers moving in from the Atlantic. The National Weather Service notes a pocket of deeper moisture lingering over the peninsula through the end of the weekend.
In plain terms, the atmosphere has enough humidity to support scattered showers, and when daytime heating kicks in, a few thunderstorms can pop up. The best focus for stronger storms today still looks to be inland and toward the Gulf side, but Boca can still catch quick-moving showers, especially late morning into the afternoon.
Looking ahead, the bigger story is the shift to a more unsettled week. A weather system passing well north of Florida helps flatten the ridge offshore and encourages a weak low to organize near and east of the Bahamas.
At the same time, a cold front approaches from the north and then slows down, with the forecast calling for it to stall near or over South Florida early to midweek. When a front stalls nearby, it can act like a “track” for repeated rounds of rain.
Boaters and beachgoers should plan around rougher Atlantic conditions today and a potentially much windier stretch midweek. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the Atlantic waters near Boca Raton through 2 PM, with east winds 15–20 knots and seas 3–5 feet (occasionally 6).
Conditions ease some tonight into Monday, but winds and seas build again Tuesday night through Thursday, with periods of 20–30 knot winds and seas potentially reaching 7–11 feet offshore. The onshore flow also supports a continued high rip current risk at Atlantic beaches; swim near lifeguards and avoid venturing out on sandbars.
Current Advisories / Watches / Warnings
- High Rip Current Risk through this evening for FLZ168-172-173.
- Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for AMZ650-651-670-671.
7 Day Outlook
- Sunday, April 5: Mostly sunny and breezy with a 40% chance of showers; a few thunderstorms possible after late morning. High near 79. East wind around 14 mph with gusts over 20 mph; dangerous rip currents.
- Monday: Rain chances rise as moisture increases—showers possible early, then more showers and thunderstorms developing midday and afternoon. High near 81. Around a 60% chance of rain; locally heavier downpours possible.
- Tuesday: Wettest trend begins. Expect frequent showers and a few thunderstorms with a 90% chance of rain. High near 77. Northeast winds increase, turning breezier late; watch for ponding on roads during heavier bursts.
- Wednesday: Another active day with showers and thunderstorms likely (around 90%). High near 76. Breezy to windy east winds with higher gusts; coastal conditions deteriorate and boating becomes hazardous, especially offshore.
- Thursday: Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms (around 70%), with some breaks possible. High near 78. Continued breezy onshore winds and rough surf; keep an eye out for localized flooding where rain repeats.
- Friday: Still unsettled but with slightly lower coverage—scattered showers and thunderstorms possible (around 40%). High near 78. Winds gradually ease compared to midweek, though the beach may remain rough at times.
- Saturday: A bit brighter overall with only a small chance of a passing shower (around 20%). Mostly sunny and warm near 78. If drier air arrives as expected, outdoor plans improve, but stay weather-aware.
Boca Raton Weather stays breezy today with dangerous rip currents, then turns wetter and windier through midweek with periods of heavy rain possible.
