A cooler air mass settles into Boca Raton today behind an early-morning cold front, bringing breezy north winds, lots of clouds, and a 40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Beach and boating conditions turn hazardous with a high rip current risk and a Small Craft Advisory offshore.
A warm, breezy Monday gives way to scattered thunderstorms—some potentially strong—followed by a sharp cool-down Tuesday. Expect gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and a high rip current risk at Palm Beach County beaches today.
Sunday stays mostly cloudy and unsettled in Boca Raton, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms and a 60% rain chance. Downpours could cause localized flooding, and a few storms may turn strong. Beachgoers should note a high rip current risk today.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely at times today and Sunday, with the main concerns being lightning and localized flooding from heavy downpours. Winds and seas build early next week, and a cold front could knock temperatures down noticeably by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Friday brings on-and-off showers and thunderstorms to Boca Raton, with a few storms capable of hail, strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and quick street flooding. A high rip current risk is posted for Palm Beach County beaches, and boaters should plan for rougher Atlantic seas and storm-driven squalls.