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.
Hot and humid conditions continue in Boca Raton today with heat index values near 100, followed by a higher storm chance late afternoon through tonight. A few storms may produce strong wind gusts and brief urban flooding from heavy downpours.
Monday stays breezy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, and a few storms may drop heavy rain. The bigger headline near the coast: dangerous rip currents and rougher Atlantic waters today. Rain chances ease Tuesday, then hotter, drier weather builds midweek with rising heat impacts.
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.