South Florida Heat Waves Goodbye as Storms and Gusty Breezes Roll In

Saturday features plenty of sun and a few clouds in the East Coast and lots of sun along the Gulf Coast and in the Keys.  A moderate risk of dangerous rip currents is in place at the Atlantic beaches on Saturday.  Saturday’s highs will be mostly in the mid-80s in the East Coast metro area — but a few locations could reach 90 degrees.  Highs will be in the upper 80s along the Gulf coast and the low 80s in the Keys.

Sunday will bring more clouds than sun on the mainland, along with some afternoon storms in the East Coast.  Look for breezy conditions and a mix of sun and clouds 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 feature clouds on a gusty breeze, morning showers, and afternoon and evening storms in the East Coast.  The Gulf Coast will be mostly sunny with a gusty breeze and a few afternoon storms.  Look for breezy conditions and good sun in the Keys.  Monday’s highs will be in the mid-80s on the mainland and the low-80s in the Keys.

Tuesday will be breezy with a mix of sun and clouds around South Florida.  Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches.  Tuesday’s highs will be mostly in the upper 70s in the East Coast and the Keys, and mostly in the mid-80s along the Gulf Coast.

Wednesday’s forecast calls for a mix of sun and clouds throughout South Florida.  Highs on Wednesday will be in the upper 70s in the East Coast and the Keys and in the low 80s along the Gulf Coast.

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