Then Maybe Rain For The Weekend…
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The extreme drought and drought-like conditions keeping South Florida dry are expected to continue through Thursday. As we reported last week, the National Weather Service says South Florida is in an “extreme drought” — something rare even for the non-rainy season in the region. The lack of rain has led to “red flag” and burn warnings across South Florida. Concern continues that uncontrolled burns could lead to major problems in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. The good news: rain could be heading our way for Friday. Here is the National Weather Service advisory for Sunday afternoon:
”The western Atlantic high and mid-level ridging`s stronghold of our weather will continue through most of the week with dry and stable conditions. Through the mid-week, there will not be a sufficient moisture levels with the air mass still projected to be too dry for precipitation. Model guidance continues to forecast approximately 50- 70% of normal precipitable water and afternoon dew points in the low 60s in South Florida. Therefore, even with the easterly sea breeze and warm temperatures, conditions are expected to remain dry and stable through Thursday. However, with the latest model guidance, confidence has grown with the potential for the return of precipitation by Friday and into the weekend.
The mid-level ridge begins to break down and surface level high pressure in the Atlantic high begins to drift to our northeast. With these changes, the sea breeze will have the potential to bring the return of unsettled weather and afternoon showers. With the strong easterly winds, and an increase in moisture seen in the latest ensembles (PWATS ~1.2″), the potential for rain on Friday and Saturday has risen to widespread 20-35% PoPs, with isolated thunderstorms focused on the Gulf coast. With plenty of time for change and more details to determine as time approaches, we will be grateful for any rain that us much needed across our entire region with the current drought conditions.
Afternoon high temperatures will warm into the mid-to-upper 80s across a majority of the region, with a potential for above normal low 90s across much of the interior southwestern Florida. Overnight temperatures will be cool and comfortable, allowing for lows to drop into the 60s, except low 70s along the east coast.”
