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About Our Weather Coverage

Daily weather coverage for Boca Raton and nearby South Florida communities. We publish plain-English forecasts, advisories, and short updates based on National Weather Service guidance, with an emphasis on what actually matters — heat, rain timing, wind, and beach conditions.

Forecast stories are updated as conditions change. When advisories are issued — including rip currents, heat alerts, flooding, or severe weather — those updates appear here as well.

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Understanding South Florida Weather

South Florida weather changes quickly, especially along the coast, where wind, ocean conditions, and tropical systems often matter more than raw rainfall totals.

How Rip Current Risk Is Determined

Rip current risk is based on a combination of wind direction, wind speed, swell height, and wave period. Even on days with little or no rain, persistent onshore winds and rough surf can create dangerous swimming conditions along Atlantic beaches.

Why Wind Often Matters More Than Rain

In coastal South Florida, wind drives many of the biggest impacts. Strong or sustained winds can elevate rip current risk, create hazardous boating conditions, and cause power disruptions, even when rainfall is light or scattered.

 

What “Tropical Outlooks” and “Invests” Mean

A tropical outlook highlights areas of disturbed weather being monitored for possible development. Systems labeled as “invests” are under closer observation but are not named storms. Most invests never develop, but they can still bring heavy rain, gusty winds, or rough seas to South Florida.

Why Heat Index Is More Important Than Air Temperature

Humidity plays a major role in how hot it feels. The heat index reflects the combined effect of temperature and moisture in the air, and dangerous conditions can develop even when actual temperatures remain below 95 degrees.

Why Conditions Can Change Rapidly

South Florida’s location between the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean allows weather systems to evolve quickly. Small shifts in wind or moisture can significantly change storm timing, rain coverage, or coastal hazards within hours.

Why Forecast Timing Often Changes During the Day

Rain and storm timing in South Florida can shift as the atmosphere responds to daytime heating, sea breeze boundaries, and changes in upper-level winds. Forecasts are updated as these features become clearer, which is why rain chances or storm windows may move earlier or later as the day unfolds.

This page is updated daily as conditions change and new advisories are issued.