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Showers And Storms Return To Florida Today

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Thursday features a mix of sun and clouds early in the day, followed by periods of showers and some storms from the late afternoon into the evening.  A moderate risk of dangerous rip currents remains along the Palm Beach County coast.  Highs on Thursday will be in the mid-80s.

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Friday will bring clouds, showers, and storms as a front moves in.  Heavy rainfall and localized flooding are possible. Look for an increasing risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches.  Friday’s highs will be in the low 80s.

Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies alternating with some passing showers on a brisk and cool breeze.  Daylight Saving Time ends early on Sunday, so set your clocks one hour back before going to sleep on Saturday night.  Saturday’s highs will be in the low 80s.

Sunday will be sunny and breezy.  Look for a few lingering east coast showers in the morning.  Sunday’s highs will be in the upper 70s.

Monday’s forecast calls for lots of sun and a few stray east coast showers.  Highs on Monday will be mostly in the upper 70s.

Tropical Storm Wanda is holding its own in the central Atlantic.  At 5 am, Wanda was located near 41.5 North, 39.5 West.  Maximum sustained winds were 50 miles per hour, and Wanda was moving north at 9 miles per hour — but will begin a loop to the east and south-southeast soon.

Donna Thomas has studied hurricanes for two decades. She holds a PhD in history when her experience with Hurricane Andrew ultimately led her to earn a degree in broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State University. Donna spent 15 years at WFOR-TV (CBS4 in Miami-Fort Lauderdale), where she worked as a weather producer with hurricane experts Bryan Norcross and David Bernard. She also produced hurricane specials and weather-related features and news coverage, as well as serving as pool TV producer at the National Hurricane Center during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Donna also served as a researcher on NOAA's Atlantic Hurricane Database Reanalysis Project. Donna specializes in Florida's hurricane history.