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South Florida Faces Coastal Flooding Threats and Rip Currents as Mid-80s Sunshine Dominates the 5-Day Outlook

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Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies, with periods of showers and storms on the mainland.  Look for some morning showers and afternoon storms in the East Coast metro area, while the Gulf Coast will see a few afternoon storms.  The Keys will see a mix of sun, clouds, and the chance of a shower or storm.  A high risk of dangerous rip currents remains at the Atlantic beaches.  Minor to moderate coastal flooding near high tides is possible along the Atlantic coast and in the Keys.  Wednesday’s highs will be in the mid-80s on the mainland and the low 80s in the Keys.

Thursday will bring sunny skies to the mainland, while the Keys will be mostly sunny with maybe a stray shower in spots.  Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches.  Minor to moderate coastal flooding near high tides will be possible along the Atlantic coast and in portions of the Keys.  Thursday’s highs will be in the mid-80s on the mainland and the low 80s in the Keys.

Friday will feature lots of sun around South Florida.  At least minor coastal flooding will still be possible along the Atlantic coast and in portions of the Keys.  Friday’s highs will be in the mid-80s on the mainland and the low 80s in the Keys.

Saturday will be another sunny day throughout the area.  Expect moderate coastal flooding at high tides along the Atlantic coast and in the Keys as the new moon approaches.  Saturday’s highs will be in the mid-80s on the mainland and the low 80s in the Keys.

Faith Based Events

Sunday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and lots of sun along the Gulf Coast.  A stray shower or storm is possible in spots as well in the East Coast metro area.  Highs on Sunday will be in the mid-80s.

We’re keeping an eye on a low forming well to the northeast of the Bahamas.  This feature has a low chance of becoming a subtropical depression before the weekend, when it will move into hostile conditions.


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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.