South Florida beachgoers and coastal residents could face dangerous rip currents and periodic coastal flooding through early next week, according to a forecast published by South Florida Reporter.
The report calls for a high risk of dangerous rip currents at Atlantic beaches through at least Saturday evening, followed by an elevated risk from Sunday through Wednesday. Moderate coastal flooding near high tide is forecast along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and in the Keys on Saturday. The Gulf Coast is not included in the flooding outlook after Saturday.
Flooding concerns are expected to continue along the Atlantic coast and in the Keys on Sunday and Tuesday, with moderate flooding near high tides forecast. Monday carries the strongest flooding outlook in the report, with moderate to major coastal flooding expected along the Atlantic coast and in the Keys.
Weather conditions will vary across the region. The East Coast metro area is expected to see showers and possible heavy rain at times from Sunday through Tuesday, while conditions on the Gulf Coast are forecast to remain sunny and breezy or windy. The Keys are expected to see mostly sunny skies with periodic showers and brisk to windy conditions.
Mainland high temperatures are forecast in the mid-80s through Tuesday, with the Keys generally in the low 80s. Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny and breezy, with an elevated rip-current risk continuing at Atlantic beaches.
