West Palm Beach, FLA. (WPEC) — A moderate to strong easterly breeze will keep conditions hazardous across the Atlantic waters through Sunday afternoon. Winds may ease slightly compared to earlier in the weekend, but choppy seas and gusty conditions will still pose challenges for boaters. A small craft advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. due the wind blowing 20-30 knots out of the East resulting in seas between 3 and 6 feet.
On land, today will bring another round of scattered showers, with a few thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. Most of the activity will develop inland as sea breezes, winds moving in from the ocean that develop throughout the day, push storms westward. While severe weather is not expected, some downpours could be locally heavy.
Rain chances increase further on Monday as a front approaches from the north and begins to slow down over the state. Showers will become more widespread, and some areas could see one to two inches of rain in heavier pockets.
The bigger change arrives by the middle of the week. The front is expected to stall near or over South Florida, allowing deep moisture to build across the region. This setup could lead to repeated rounds of showers and periods of heavy rainfall, especially along the east coast metro areas.
There is growing concern for localized flooding, particularly in urban areas, if heavier rain bands develop and linger. While exact totals are still uncertain, some locations could see several inches of rain over a few days. There are marginal risks of excessive rainfall on both Tuesday and Wednesday…