Today's Weather - Friday, May 1, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Sunshine dominates today with a warm afternoon high near 86 and a light breeze turning southeast later this morning. Tonight stays partly cloudy and muggy with lows around 74 and a southwest breeze that may gust over 20 mph. Saturday looks mostly sunny but hotter and breezier, with Boca Raton pushing near 91 and gusty south winds. The next meaningful rain chance arrives late Saturday night and especially Sunday, when showers and thunderstorms become likely and temperatures drop back closer to 80
South Florida is sitting on the warm side of the weather pattern today, and Boca Raton will feel it. The National Weather Service notes high pressure nearby is keeping the air sinking and drying out, which is a big reason we’re expecting another mostly rain-free day.
With the typical Atlantic sea breeze struggling to push inland, the east coast metro can heat up more efficiently than usual. That’s why highs are running above normal for early May, even with a light wind early.
Saturday is the day to circle if you’re sensitive to heat. Forecast guidance discussed by the NWS suggests South Florida will be in the “warm sector” ahead of an approaching front, pulling in warmer air and a bit more humidity.
In plain terms: more sun, more heat, and a stronger south wind. Boca Raton is forecast near 92 Saturday, and it may feel hotter for a few hours during the afternoon as humidity rises.
For Boca Raton-area waters (Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach), winds stay relatively light early today, then turn southerly and increase late, with seas generally 2–3 feet. Tonight brings south winds 10–15 knots with gusts near 20 knots.
Saturday turns breezier: south winds 15–20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and seas 2–4 feet, occasionally 5 feet, making for a choppier Intracoastal and tougher conditions for small craft. By Sunday into Monday, showers and thunderstorms can produce sudden higher winds and waves, and seas build further (especially offshore) as winds turn northerly then northeasterly behind the front.
Current Advisories / Watches / Warnings
- High Rip Current Risk through this evening for FLZ168.
7 Day Outlook
- Friday (May 1): Sunny and warm with a high near 86. Light winds become southeast late morning. Dry air keeps rain chances near zero; hydrate if you’re outdoors during peak afternoon heat.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, hotter and breezy. High near 91–92 with south winds 10–17 mph and higher gusts. Heat stress risk rises; schedule outdoor plans early and take frequent shade breaks.
- Sunday: Turning unsettled. Showers and thunderstorms likely, especially after morning, with a cooler high near 80. Winds shift from west to north later; plan for lightning delays and brief heavy downpours.
- Monday: Not as hot, still somewhat unsettled. Partly sunny with scattered showers and storms possible (around 40%). High near 80 with a steady northeast breeze and occasional gusts.
- Tuesday: Gradual improvement but not completely dry. Partly sunny with a few showers, then a better chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High near 83 with an east breeze; keep an eye on late-day storms.
- Wednesday: Warmer again with more sun. Mostly sunny with a high near 87 and a mild evening near 75. Rain chances look low, but humidity begins to creep back upward.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot. High near 89 with a summer-like feel returning. If the midweek warming trend continues, plan for strong midday sun and increasing afternoon warmth.
Get the latest Boca Raton Weather update with today’s heat, Saturday’s hotter and breezier conditions, and a stormier turn Sunday into early next week.
