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Sunday brings a sharp change from Saturday’s heat: more clouds, a north-to-northeast breeze, and a high near 80. Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening, with locally heavy rain possible. Breezy northeast winds and choppier Atlantic seas follow into Monday.
Saturday brings mostly sunny skies, near-record heat, and gusty south winds in Boca Raton. A cold front arrives late tonight into early Sunday, turning the day much cooler with widespread rain and thunderstorms and a risk for heavy downpours. Beachgoers should note a high rip current risk for Palm Beach County today, and boaters face a Small Craft Advisory offshore this afternoon and evening.
Friday stays sunny and dry in Boca Raton with a high near 86. Heat builds Saturday with highs near 91 and gusty south winds, then a front brings a higher chance of storms Sunday into Monday along with cooler air and choppier seas.
Thursday brings sunshine and a high near 87 in Boca Raton, with dry air and a late-day sea breeze. Heat builds into Saturday, then a front increases the chance for showers and thunderstorms Sunday into Monday, with heavy rain possible.
Sunny skies and a warm afternoon are on tap for Boca Raton today, with dry weather holding through Saturday. Expect building heat and breezier south winds late week, then a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday into early next week. Beachgoers should also keep rip current risk in mind along the Atlantic coast.
Tuesday stays sunny and seasonably warm in Boca Raton, with highs in the low 80s and an easterly breeze. The bigger story is at the beach: a High Rip Current Risk is in effect for Palm Beach County through Thursday evening, with lingering swell and onshore winds. Late week turns hotter and breezier, then rain and storm chances rise late Sunday into Monday.