Treasure Coast Eyes Dry, Warm Weekend With Slim Storm Odds

TODAY: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High around 80°F. Southeast winds building to 10–15 mph by midday. Rain chance: 20%.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and comfortable. Low in the upper 60s. Southeast winds near 5 mph, shifting southwest after midnight.

THIS WEEK: The weekend offers one of the best stretches of April for outdoor plans on the Treasure Coast. Saturday brings mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 80s — prime conditions for a boat run, a beach afternoon, or a concrete pour that's been waiting on the weather. One caveat: a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms creeps in late Saturday afternoon near sunset, so plan outdoor activities for the morning or early afternoon. Sunday warms further into the mid-80s under partly sunny skies, though late-afternoon storm chances return at 20%. No significant pattern change is expected through the weekend — this is a dry, early-summer feel with south to southeast flow keeping humidity manageable, according to NWS Melbourne's Zone Forecast Product.

ON THE WATER: Southeast winds 5–10 mph Friday through the weekend, lightening Saturday morning before filling in again. Expect light chop on nearshore waters. Conditions favor an early start — the fishing window is widest from dawn through early afternoon before any sea breeze strengthens and late-day storm chances develop offshore.

ALERTS: No active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for Martin, St. Lucie, or Indian River counties, according to NWS Melbourne. Boaters and beachgoers should monitor VHF Channel 16 if venturing out Saturday or Sunday afternoon, as late-day convection can build quickly over South Florida waters this time of year.

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