South Florida Faces Unsettled Week of Persistent Rain and Gusty Winds

Monday features more clouds than sun and periods of showers in the East Coast.  Heavy rain is possible in spots.  The Gulf Coast will see a mix of sun and clouds, with showers mainly in the afternoon and evening.  Look for clouds, showers, and some storms in the Keys.  Monday’s highs will be in the low 80s along the Atlantic coast and in the Keys, with the rest of South Florida topping out in the mid 80s.

Tuesday will bring plenty of clouds and periods of showers to the mainland, and the Gulf Coast will also see a gusty breeze.  The Keys will be cloudy with showers and storms.  Tuesday’s highs will be near 80 degrees around South Florida.

Wednesday will feature a gusty breeze, lots of clouds, and showers that will linger into the evening.  Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches.  Wednesday’s highs will be in the upper 70s on the East Coast and the Keys and near 80 degrees along the Gulf Coast.

Thursday will be another day of clouds, showers, and gusty breezes around South Florida.  Thursday’s highs will be near 80 degrees in the East Coast, in the low 80s along the Gulf Coast, and mostly in the upper 70s in the Keys.

Friday’s forecast calls for a mix of sun, clouds, showers, and a few storms on the mainland, while the Keys will see mostly sunny skies.  Highs on Friday will be in the low 80s in the East Coast, in the mid-80s along the Gulf Coast, and near 80 degrees in the Keys.

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