Showers and thunderstorms are likely at times today and Sunday, with the main concerns being lightning and localized flooding from heavy downpours. Winds and seas build early next week, and a cold front could knock temperatures down noticeably by Tuesday and Wednesday.
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.
Thursday starts mostly sunny and warm in Boca Raton, with a gusty south wind. Rain chances ramp up tonight and remain higher through the weekend as a weak front and nearby disturbances keep moisture around, bringing periodic showers and thunderstorms.
Sunny and warm today and Wednesday, with highs near the low 80s and an easterly breeze. The bigger story is the elevated rip current risk along Atlantic beaches through at least mid-week, then increasing shower and storm chances late week into early next week.
Sunday brings classic South Florida sunshine and above-normal warmth to Boca Raton, with a steady southeast breeze. The main concern is a high risk of rip currents along Atlantic beaches through early this evening. Most of the week stays mostly dry, with a better chance for showers and thunderstorms late Thursday into Friday.