NWS Miami reports a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 3:30 p.m. for northwestern Collier County with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Elsewhere, including the Boca Raton area, scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening with a low chance of an isolated severe storm.
NWS Miami reports a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 3:30 p.m. for northwestern Collier County with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Separate from the warning, the forecast discussion highlights scattered afternoon/evening thunderstorms and a high rip current risk for the Palm Beaches expanding south along the East Coast by Monday morning.
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.