Expect Tropical Downpours Wednesday, Thursday.
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com
UPDATE: 5:12 p.m. — The flood watch continues until 10 a.m. Thursday. An additional 3-6 inches of rain remain possible through Thursday morning. A wind advisory remains in effect for gusts up to 40 mph until 1 p.m. on Thursday.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — It’s going to be an extremely rainy day Wednesday in South Palm Beach County, with the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch for up to 10 inches of rain accumulating in low lying areas.
“Heavy rainfall is possible at times today through Thursday morning. Storm totals of 3-8 inches with locally higher amounts in excess of 10 inches is possible. High rainfall rates along with repeated bouts of rainfall may result in flooding in urban and poor drainage areas,” said the weather service in a statement.
The heavy rain will fall off and on throughout the day, with tropical downpours likely. There is also a wind advisory in effect. Parts of South Florida could experience wind gusts of 35 mph or greater.
The rain will continue into Thursday with wind gusts into the low 30s continuing. Expect a high Wednesday and Thursday in the upper 70s or low 80s.
