Treasure Coast Faces Rising Storm Risks Peaking at 70% Saturday

TODAY: A partly cloudy Thursday turns unsettled by late afternoon, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms near sunset. High in the upper 80s. South winds five to 10 mph shift southwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph by midday.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the late evening and early morning hours, tapering to a slight chance after midnight. Low in the upper 60s. Winds shift northwest at 10 to 15 mph before turning northeast after midnight.

THIS WEEK: Friday brings considerable morning cloud cover before partial clearing. Expect a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly late in the afternoon. High in the upper 70s — a noticeable cool-down from Thursday. Saturday is the week's most active day: a 70 percent rain chance with showers likely late in the afternoon and thunderstorms possible. High in the lower 80s. Rain chances remain elevated through the weekend, so contractors should flag any outdoor pours for Friday or Saturday accordingly. Thursday morning is your best window for a beach day. Saturday is a likely wash.

ON THE WATER: Thursday afternoon southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph with 25 mph gusts will create choppy inshore conditions. If you're asking about Saturday, the short answer is no — 70 percent rain and afternoon thunderstorm chances make for a risky outing. Early Thursday morning before the sea breeze builds offers the week's best fishing window. Northeast winds return Friday at 10 to 15 mph, moderating to five to 10 mph by afternoon. Offshore wave heights were not included in available forecast data According to available records,.

ALERTS: No active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for the Treasure Coast as of this report.

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