Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Rip Current Statement until August 23, 06:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

West Palm Beach - Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI)

Lat: 26.69°NLon: 80.1°WElev: 10ft.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	22 Aug 10:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Palm Beach FL

Today
High: 89 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 80 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 79 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 80 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.