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Slight Chance Of Rain Today, Grab The Sunblock For The Weekend

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rainAs Spring break comes to an end and we head into the Easter weekend, rain chances will remain low while rip current risk remains high. Strong ENE breeze will still keep the threat of a spotty shower or two. Otherwise, grab that sunblock and H2O. You’ll need it this weekend. Have a Good Friday.

Today: Breezy east wind along the Atlantic coast will bring a high risk of rip currents for the southeast Florida beaches. Showers possible for portions of South Florida, particularly in Broward and Palm beach Counties.

Tonight: Hazardous marine conditions are possible for the Atlantic waters. Boaters should exercise caution due to wind a 6 to 7 foot waves possible. There is a chance of showers for the eastern half of South Florida tonight, and a slight chance for portions of the remainder of the area.

rainSaturday: A chance of a few coastal showers along the southeast coast. A high risk of rip currents and hazardous marine conditions continues for the Atlantic beaches and adjacent waters, with breezy conditions.

Sources:

WPLG

NWS/Miami

 

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.