Abundant Sunshine Paired With Hazardous Rip Currents and Gusty Winds
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Abundant Sunshine Paired With Hazardous Rip Currents and Gusty Winds

April 13, 2026

Bright sunshine and gusty winds dominate the forecast while high rip current risks remain a concern for beachgoers.

Monday features lots of sun and a gusty breeze around South Florida.  A high risk of dangerous rip currents remains at the Atlantic beaches through at least Monday evening.  Monday’s highs will be in the upper 70s right along the Atlantic coast, in the low 80s elsewhere along the East Coast, including the Keys, and in the mid 80s along the Gulf Coast.

Tuesday will bring some sun, more clouds, and a gusty breeze to the East Coast.  The Gulf Coast will be mostly sunny, while the Keys will see more clouds than sun.  Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches.  Tuesday’s highs will be in the low 80s in the East Coast and the Keys and in the mid-80s along the Gulf Coast.

Wednesday will feature good sun and a few clouds on a gusty breeze in the East Coast.  The Gulf Coast will see sunny skies, and the Keys will see a nice mix of sun and clouds.  Wednesday’s highs will be in the low 80s in the East Coast and the Keys and in the mid-80s along the Gulf Coast.

Thursday will be a sunny day along the Gulf coast and in the Keys.  The East Coast will see mostly sunny skies.  Thursday’s highs will be in the mid-80s on the mainland and the low-80s in the Keys.

Friday’s forecast calls for a nice mix of sun and clouds in the East Coast and lots of sun along the Gulf Coast and in the Keys.  Highs on Friday will be in the mid-80s on the mainland and the low-80s in the Keys.

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

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