Holiday Weekend Sizzler: Sun, Gusty Breezes, and Afternoon Storms Ahead

Saturday features plenty of sun with some clouds, showers, and storms on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will be sunny with periods of storms in the afternoon.  The Keys will see a mix of sun, clouds, and some showers.  Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches.  Saturday’s highs will be near 90 degrees.

Sunday will bring mostly sunny skies, a few afternoon storms, and a gusty breeze to the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will see lots of sun in the morning and periods of showers in the afternoon, while the Keys will be mostly sunny with a few showers in spots.  Sunday’s highs will be near 90 degrees.

Memorial Day will feature hot sun with some clouds and a few showers and storms on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will be sunny with periods of showers and storms starting in the midafternoon.  The Keys will be mostly sunny with some showers on a building breeze.  Monday’s highs will be mostly in the low 90s.

Tuesday will see mostly sunny skies with some showers on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will see a mix of sun and mid to late afternoon showers and storms on a gusty breeze.  The Keys will be breezy with more clouds than sun and maybe a stray shower.  Tuesday’s highs will be near 90 degrees.

Wednesday’s forecast calls for some sun, more clouds, and plenty of showers and a few storms on the mainland.  Look for lots of clouds and a few showers in the Keys.  Highs on Wednesday will be mostly in the upper 80s.

 

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