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Sunday stays mostly dry and seasonably hot in Boca Raton, with an east breeze and just a low chance for a quick shower. A High Rip Current Risk remains in effect for Atlantic beaches through this evening, and rain chances ramp up noticeably by midweek as deeper tropical moisture returns.
Saturday brings a welcome break from the week’s wetter pattern, with plenty of sun and an east breeze. Beachgoers should take the high rip current risk seriously through this evening, and keep an eye on a gradual return of afternoon storms early next week.
Friday stays mostly dry in Boca Raton with a cooling onshore breeze and highs in the mid-80s. The bigger story is the beach: dangerous rip currents remain likely through Saturday evening. Humidity and storm chances begin rising late weekend, with a wetter pattern expected early to mid next week.
Boca Raton stays breezy and mostly cloudy today with a 30% chance of a shower or thunderstorm in the mid-afternoon. The bigger story is the water: a high rip current risk continues at east coast beaches, and hazardous boating conditions linger offshore.
Boca Raton stays mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely today, including the potential for heavy rainfall and localized urban flooding. Northeasterly winds increase this afternoon, kicking up rougher seas and a high rip current risk at area beaches.
The National Weather Service says a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 8:45 PM Tuesday for central Palm Beach County, with radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts and up to 1-inch hail. Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding, especially in poor-drainage and low-lying areas.