Holiday Weekend Outlook: Sun, Gusty Breezes, and Scattered Storms Across Florida

Friday features mostly sunny skies, a gusty breeze, and a few afternoon showers and storms in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will see good sun and a few clouds, but look for periods of showers and storms in the afternoon.  Look for a mix of sun, clouds, and a few showers and storms in the Keys.  A high risk of dangerous rip currents continues at the Atlantic beaches.  Friday’s highs will be in the upper 80s in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and in the low 90s along the Gulf Coast.

Saturday will bring lots of sun and a few showers and storms on a gusty breeze to the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will see a sunny morning and afternoon storms, while the Keys will be mostly sunny with a few showers and maybe a storm in spots.  Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches.  Saturday’s highs will be mostly in the low 90s on the mainland and in the upper 80s in the Keys.

Sunday will feature mostly sunny skies and a few showers and storms on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will be sunny with increasing clouds and showers in the afternoon.  The Keys will see an increasing breeze, a mix of sun and clouds, and a few showers and storms in spots.  Sunday’s highs will be in the upper 80s in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and in the low 90s along the Gulf Coast.

Memorial Day will see lots of sun, a few clouds, and storms on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will be sunny in the morning, with storms developing in the afternoon.  Look for breezy conditions, lots of sun, and maybe a stray shower in the Keys.  Monday’s highs will be in the upper 80s in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and in the low 90s along the Gulf Coast.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for a mix of sun, clouds, showers, and some storms.  Highs on Tuesday will be in the upper 80s in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and near 90 degrees along the Gulf Coast.

The post by Donna Thomas, Meteorologist appears on South Florida Reporter.