South Florida Forecast: Dangerous Coastal Rip Currents and Storms Tuesday Before Heat Reaches the Low Nineties

Tuesday features some sun, more clouds, a few early storms, and afternoon showers in the East Coast.  The Gulf Coast will be mostly sunny with an afternoon storm in spots, while the Keys will see good sun, a few clouds, and maybe a stray shower.  Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents along the Palm Beach County coast.  Tuesday’s highs will be mostly in the mid-80s, with highs topping out in the low-80s right at the Atlantic coast.

Wednesday will bring mostly sunny skies to South Florida.  Wednesday’s highs will be in the upper 80s on the mainland and mostly in the mid 80s in the Keys.

Thursday will feature plenty of hot sun and a few clouds on the mainland.  Look for lots of sun in the Keys.  Thursday’s highs will be near the 90-degree mark on the mainland and in the upper 88s in the Keys.

Friday will be a mostly sunny and hot day around South Florida.  Friday’s highs will be mostly in the low 90s in the East Coast and in the upper 80s along the Gulf Coast and in the Keys.

Saturday’s forecast calls for a mix of sun and clouds, with showers and storms on the mainland, while the Keys will be mostly sunny again.  Highs on Saturday will be mostly in the low 90s on the mainland and in the upper 80s in the Keys.

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