Sun, Storms, and Surf: A Toasty Holiday Weekend for South Florida

Friday features plenty of sun and some clouds in the East Coast metro area, while the Gulf Coast and the Keys will be sunny with a gusty breeze.  A high risk of dangerous rip currents remains at the Atlantic beaches.  Friday’s highs will be in the low 80s right at the Atlantic coast and in the Keys, with the rest of South Florida topping out in the mid 80s.

Saturday will bring a gusty breeze, a mix of sun and clouds, with some early showers and a few afternoon storms in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will see good sun with an afternoon storm in spots, while the Keys will see sunny skies.  Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches.  Saturday’s highs will be in the low 80s in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and the mid-80s along the Gulf Coast.

Easter Sunday will feature mostly sunny skies with a few showers and storms in spots in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will be sunny with a few afternoon storms in spots.  Look for lots of sun in the Keys.  Sunday’s highs will be mostly in the mid-80s on the mainland and in the low-80s in the Keys.

Monday will see good sun and some clouds around South Florida.  Look for some afternoon showers in spots on the mainland.  The Keys will see mostly sunny skies.  Monday’s highs will be mostly in the mid-80s on the mainland and in the low-80s in the Keys.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for more clouds than sun and periods of showers and storms on the mainland, while the Keys will see a mix of sun and clouds.  Highs on Tuesday will be in the low 80s in the East Coast metro area and near 80 degrees along the Gulf Coast and the Keys.

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