Chilly, Gusty Winds Hold Through Tonight, Rip Current Risk

by Weather Desk | Jan 28, 2026 · 7:40 am | Boca Raton News

Cool, breezy conditions across Boca Raton on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with highs in the upper 60s, a small afternoon shower chance, and a high rip current risk along Palm Beach County beaches. Colder air settles in late week, with overnight lows dipping into the 30s this weekend.

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BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Boca Raton stays cool and breezy today with a small window for showers this afternoon and a high rip current risk along Palm Beach County beaches through this evening.

Today’s Weather - Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Boca Raton is waking up to a cooler, blustery stretch that still has a bite to it, especially if you’re heading out early along the beach or anywhere exposed near the Intracoastal.

Today’s forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high near 67 degrees. It will not feel calm. A north wind around 14 mph is expected, with gusts pushing as high as 21 mph, which is enough to keep things feeling crisp along the I-95 corridor and open areas west of town. If you’re on the move around Glades Road, Lyons Road, or near the Boca beaches, plan for a steady breeze and occasional stronger gusts.

Rain is not a major player today, but it is not fully off the board either. The National Weather Service forecast includes a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly in a tighter window between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. If a shower develops, it’s most likely to be brief and spotty, but it could still dampen the afternoon commute or outdoor plans for a short stretch.

The bigger impact is at the coast. A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County, and that includes Boca Raton. The statement warns that dangerous rip currents remain a concern through this evening. Even if the water looks inviting, the risk is not subtle today. This is the kind of surf setup where you can get pulled off the sand fast.

Tonight turns cooler again. A slight chance of showers is forecast between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., then skies trend clearer later, with conditions going from mostly cloudy to mostly clear overnight. The low is expected around 49 degrees in the Boca Raton area. Winds stay up after dark, too, with a northwest wind 13 to 15 mph and gusts up to 22 mph. The overnight chance of precipitation sits at 20 percent.

For boaters and anyone keeping an eye on marine conditions near Boca and Deerfield, conditions remain rough early. The marine forecast for coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach shows seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally up to 8 feet, with north winds 10 to 15 knots and gusts up to 20 knots today. A slight chance of showers is also noted over the waters this afternoon. On the Intracoastal, conditions are expected to range from light chop today to more noticeable chop tonight.

Current Advisories / Watches / Warnings

Here is what’s currently posted by the National Weather Service for the Boca Raton area and the broader South Florida forecast office advisory list:

  • High Rip Current Risk through this evening for Coastal Palm Beach County (includes Boca Raton). The hazard is dangerous rip currents that can pull swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
  • Small Craft Advisory until 7 a.m. this morning for Atlantic waters zones listed by the NWS (marine advisory remains relevant early today).
  • Cold Weather Advisory until 9 a.m. this morning for interior zones listed by the NWS Miami forecast office.
  • Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 9 a.m. Thursday for interior zones listed by the NWS Miami forecast office.
  • Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 9 a.m. Thursday for Glades County.

7 Day Outlook

Today (Wed): Partly sunny and cool, high near 67. Breezy north wind around 14 mph, gusts up to 21 mph. 30% chance of showers mainly 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. High rip current risk at Palm Beach County beaches through this evening.

Tonight: Cooler with a low around 49. 20% chance of a shower, mainly 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Northwest winds 13 to 15 mph with gusts up to 22 mph.

Thursday: Sunny and still cool with a high near 69. Early wind chills as low as 44. Northeast winds 11 to 14 mph, gusts up to 20 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 59. Northeast winds 6 to 9 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers. High near 69. Northeast winds 7 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: Clouds linger with a 30% chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m. Low around 57. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday: A 30% chance of showers mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, high near 68. Breezy west winds 10 to 18 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Saturday Night: A sharp turn colder. Mostly clear with a low around 36. Windy northwest winds 24 to 26 mph with gusts up to 36 mph.

Sunday: Sunny but colder, high near 54. Windy northwest winds 16 to 21 mph, gusts up to 29 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear, low around 36.

Monday: Sunny, high near 59. Monday night mostly clear, low around 43.

Tuesday: Sunny, warmer, high near 66.

Source: National Weather Service Miami, point forecast for 2 Miles ESE Boca Raton Airport FL (updated 3:17 a.m. EST Jan. 28, 2026) and NWS Miami forecast discussion and marine forecast.

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