West Palm Beach, FLA. — South Florida will keep its dry, comfortable weather through Saturday afternoon as strong high pressure stays firmly in place. After a recent dry front moved through, the atmosphere dried out significantly, and model data shows very low moisture across the region. Because of this, no meaningful rain is expected today, and only a few clouds may drift by.
Winds shift to the east today as surface high pressure moves into northern Florida. Afternoon temperatures climb into the upper 70s. Saturday brings similar weather, though slightly warmer air may push temperatures up a few degrees.
Overnight lows stay mild, dipping into the mid to upper 50s around Lake Okeechobee and settling in the upper 60s across South Florida’s metro areas.
Some moisture returns late Saturday afternoon, allowing a few passing showers to develop. Most spots will stay dry through Saturday evening.
A moderate rip current risk continues today for all Atlantic beaches. Beachgoers should stay cautious and swim only near lifeguards, as lingering swells and onshore flow still create hazardous surf conditions.
Increasing rain chances Sunday before cooler, drier air returns
Forecast models show a strong upper-level system forming over the northeastern United States on Sunday, pulling a front into northern and central Florida. This will weaken the ridge over South Florida and allow deeper moisture to move northward. As a result, rain chances rise Sunday, with the Atlantic metro areas facing the highest potential — up to a 60 percent chance of showers and a few embedded thunderstorms from late Sunday morning into early afternoon.
The unsettled weather won’t last long. By Sunday evening, another push of dry air riding in on northerly winds will bring much cooler and drier conditions to the region. Rain chances drop to near zero on Monday and stay minimal through much of next week.
Afternoon highs on Monday and Tuesday will drop into the mid to upper 70s, with early Tuesday morning expected to be the coldest point of the week.