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Treasure Coast Set for Dry, Breezy Weekend with Mild Temps

Partly cloudy skies and a 20% afternoon shower chance won't stop highs in the low 80s and southeast winds from drawing anglers and beachgoers outdoors in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.

By Thomas Egan | TC Sentinel Environment Reporter Thursday, April 23, 2026

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People enjoying a sunny day at a crowded beach in Venice, Florida, under colorful umbrellas.

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TODAY: A mostly pleasant Thursday is in store for Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties. Expect partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of showers through late afternoon. Highs will reach the upper 70s. East winds will climb from five to 10 mph to 10–15 mph by midday, according to National Weather Service Melbourne forecasters.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with comfortable lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds ease to five to 10 mph — ideal sleeping weather with the windows open.

THIS WEEK: A welcome stretch of dry, warm weather holds through the weekend. Friday brings partly sunny skies, highs around 80, and southeast gusts up to 20 mph — the one wrinkle for sailors and small-craft operators. A 20% shower and thunderstorm chance emerges late afternoon near sunset, then quickly clears. Saturday is the pick of the weekend: mostly sunny, lower 80s, light southeast winds at five to 10 mph, with only another slight 20% storm chance at day's end. No significant pattern change is indicated through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service Melbourne Zone Forecast Product. No NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are currently in effect for the Treasure Coast.

ON THE WATER: Light southeast winds keep coastal chop manageable through the weekend. Friday's gusts to 20 mph are worth watching for kayakers and center-console operators heading offshore. Morning departures before the sea breeze builds will offer the smoothest ride. Saturday's lighter winds make it the better day for longer runs. Nearshore and inlet fishing windows look best in the morning hours both days, before afternoon storm development begins to build.

ALERTS: None active.

For anglers, beachgoers, and anyone who has been waiting out a busy week, Saturday shapes up as the cleanest day of the stretch — warm, bright, and with barely a cloud before sunset, according to National Weather Service Melbourne data.

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