A wet, windy weather pattern is bringing coastal flooding, rough surf and dangerous rip currents to the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, with the greatest concerns Sunday and Monday.
According to CBS12, persistent northeast winds are pushing showers inland from the Atlantic while high tides and large waves raise water levels along the coast. Repeated downpours could bring 2 to 3 inches of rain in some locations Sunday, with locally higher totals where showers track repeatedly over the same area.
Parts of Martin and Palm Beach counties are in a National Weather Service slight-risk area for excessive rainfall, while a broader stretch of the coast has a marginal risk. Flooding is possible near waterways and in low-lying areas, particularly where repeated showers develop.
A Wind Advisory for the Treasure Coast remains in effect through 8 p.m. Sunday. Northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts around 30 to 35 mph, are expected. A few thunderstorms are possible, though CBS12 reported low confidence; any that form could produce lightning, heavy rain and gusts up to 45 mph.
The Treasure Coast is under a Coastal Flood Warning through 2 a.m. Wednesday. Coastal Palm Beach County has a Coastal Flood Advisory through 2 a.m. Monday, followed by a Coastal Flood Watch through Tuesday morning. King tides, onshore winds and large waves could push water onto coastal roads and into low-lying coastal areas.
High tides in West Palm Beach were forecast for 8:18 a.m. and 8:23 p.m. Sunday, followed by 9:01 a.m. and 9:06 p.m. Monday. High-surf and rip-current hazards are also in effect along the Treasure Coast, with similar conditions in Palm Beach County. Breaking waves could reach 7 to 12 feet along the Treasure Coast, with some coastal areas seeing waves as high as 12 to 13 feet through early Wednesday.
Showers and blustery northeast winds may continue Monday and Tuesday, especially near the coast. Gale warnings and watches are in effect for portions of the Atlantic waters, creating hazardous conditions for boaters. Rain coverage is expected to ease somewhat by Wednesday, although occasional coastal showers could continue later in the week.
