BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Gusty winds begin to taper off this evening in Boca Raton, but a clear, cold night follows with temperatures dropping to around 41.
If you are heading out this evening, the worst of the wind is nearly over. The cold is not.
Strong northwest winds moved through Boca Raton late Thursday afternoon behind a cold front, with periodic gusts reaching near 35 mph across the east coast metro. As of early evening, winds are expected to gradually ease, but breezy conditions will linger for several more hours.
Even as the wind settles down, colder air continues to move in. Skies are clearing tonight, setting the stage for a sharp overnight temperature drop. The National Weather Service calls for a low around 41 degrees in Boca, with northwest winds still gusting near 30 mph overnight.
That combination matters. Even by Florida winter standards, this will feel cold, especially late tonight and early Friday morning when wind chills dip into the mid 30s. Anyone out early Friday, whether commuting or walking the dog, will feel the chill immediately.
Friday brings sunshine but not much warmth at first. Morning wind chills remain low before temperatures recover into the upper 60s by the afternoon. Winds gradually turn northeast later Friday, keeping conditions dry but crisp.
Beach and marine conditions remain hazardous tonight. Strong northerly winds continue to produce rough surf and dangerous rip current conditions, and boating conditions remain poor through at least early Friday.
Current Advisories / Watches / Warnings
The National Weather Service has issued the following alerts:
- Special Weather Statement: Periodic wind gusts around 35 mph occurred late this afternoon, with winds expected to subside this evening.
- Cold Weather Advisory: 3 AM to 9 AM Friday for much of South Florida.
- Freeze Warning: 3 AM to 9 AM Friday for Glades and Hendry counties.
- High Rip Current Risk: Through Friday morning.
- High Surf Advisory: Until 1 AM Friday.
- Small Craft Advisories: In effect across Atlantic and Gulf waters through tonight into Friday.
7 Day Outlook
- Tonight: Clear, breezy, low near 41.
- Friday: Sunny and cool, high near 68, cold early wind chills.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, 20% chance of showers, high near 73.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high near 76.
- Monday: Sunny and cooler, high near 67.
- Tuesday: Sunny, breezy, high near 70.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high near 74.
Source: National Weather Service Miami forecast for 2 Miles ESE Boca Raton Airport FL, updated Jan. 15, 2026.
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