Sun, Gusty Breezes, and Shifting Storms Anchor the Week’s Forecast

Tuesday features mostly sunny skies and some showers and storms on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area and the Keys.  The Gulf Coast will see a sunny morning, but plenty of showers will develop in the afternoon and evening.  A high risk of dangerous rip currents is in place at the Atlantic beaches.  Tuesday’s highs will be in the upper 80s on the East Coast, in the low 90s along the Gulf Coast, and near 90 degrees in the Keys.

Wednesday will bring lots of sun and some showers and storms on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will be sunny with plenty of showers during the afternoon, while the Keys will be mostly sunny with periods of showers.  Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches.  Wednesday’s highs will be in the upper 80s in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and in the low 90s along the Gulf Coast.

Thursday will feature a mix of sun, a few morning showers, and some mid to late afternoon storms in the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will be sunny with a few afternoon storms in spots, while the Keys will be mostly sunny with maybe a stray storm.  Thursday’s highs will be in the upper 80s on the East Coast and near 90 degrees along the Gulf Coast and in the Keys.

Friday will be a mostly sunny day in the East Coast metro area and the Keys.  The East Coast metro area will also see some showers and storms in the mid to late afternoon.  Look for lots of sun in the morning and some afternoon showers and storms along the Gulf coast.  Friday’s highs will be mostly in the upper 80s.

Saturday’s forecast calls for a mix of sun, showers, and storms on the mainland, while the Keys will see sunny skies.  Highs on Saturday will be near 90 degrees.

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