Today’s Weather – Sunday, March 15, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Expect a warm, humid, mostly cloudy Sunday with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms, especially from late morning through the afternoon and early evening. Some storms may produce heavy rain in a short time, leading to localized street flooding in poor-drainage spots. A few storms could also bring brief damaging wind gusts and small hail. At the beach, a high rip current risk is posted today, so use extra caution and swim near lifeguards only
South Florida remains in an active, storm-friendly pattern today, and Boca Raton is right in the middle of it. The National Weather Service notes a disturbance aloft moving in from the Gulf while stronger winds higher up in the atmosphere overspread the peninsula.
At the same time, the boundary that had been sitting near the area is lifting north, allowing a steady south to southeast breeze to keep pulling warm, humid air into Palm Beach County. That combination matters for two reasons: it increases the amount of moisture available for downpours, and it helps storms grow taller and stronger than a typical March shower.
Forecast moisture levels are unusually high for this time of year, and the Weather Service highlights the potential for 1 to 2 inches of rain in many places today, with a small chance that a few isolated spots could see several inches if storms repeatedly track over the same area. Timing-wise, storms may begin developing along the east coast metro area by mid-morning, then become more widespread and on-and-off through the afternoon as activity shifts inland and then back toward the coast.
The main local impact is heavy rain and lightning, but the atmosphere also supports a few stronger storms later today. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a couple storms could produce brief damaging wind gusts and even small hail.
Boaters and beachgoers should plan for unsettled conditions. Today, southeast winds run about 10–15 knots with Atlantic seas 3–4 feet (occasionally near 5 feet), and showers and thunderstorms can create sudden bursts of stronger wind and rougher seas.
Tonight into Monday, winds turn more southerly and strengthen, with seas building to 4–6 feet offshore and choppier intracoastal waters. A cold front arrives late Monday into Tuesday, shifting winds to the northwest and north and building seas further (potentially hazardous midweek).
For the coast, the high rip current risk today is a key concern—swim near lifeguards and avoid entering the water alone.
Current Advisories / Watches / Warnings
- High Rip Current Risk through this evening for FLZ168.
7 Day Outlook
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid near 80 with scattered showers and thunderstorms (60%). Downpours may cause localized flooding; a few storms could be strong with gusty winds and small hail. High rip current risk.
- Monday: Hotter and breezy with highs in the mid-80s. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely, especially after midday (around 70%). South winds gusty; keep an eye out for late-day and nighttime storms.
- Tuesday: Cooler behind a cold front with highs near 70. Breezy north winds with higher gusts. A few leftover showers or storms possible, mainly earlier, then trending drier but still cloudy at times.
- Wednesday: Continued cooler-than-recent days with highs in the low 70s. Breezy northeast winds. Clouds linger with a renewed chance of showers and a few thunderstorms, especially later in the day and near the coast.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a spotty shower or thunderstorm possible, highs in the low to mid-70s. North winds remain noticeable, and the day may feel cooler and breezier than typical for mid-March.
- Friday: Improving trend with more sunshine and only a small shower chance. Highs in the mid-70s and a cooler morning. A good day for outdoor plans, but keep an eye on any lingering coastal breeze.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant with highs in the upper 70s and a comfortable morning. Winds ease compared to midweek, and rain chances stay low—one of the best-looking days of the week.
Get the latest Boca Raton Weather update, including today’s thunderstorm chances, flooding concerns, and the high rip current risk at area beaches.
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