Storms expected Saturday in Palm Beach County, weather services says. When will they start?
Katherine Kokal
WEST PALM BEACH — Storms are likely to return to Palm Beach County this afternoon and evening, bringing a possibility of flooding and strong wind gusts, according to The National Weather Service in Miami.
The nasty weather will start around 4 p.m., and the western parts of the county around Lake Okeechobee's southern edge are likely to be most affected.
Areas that are already saturated due to Friday's rains have the highest risk of localized flooding, which the weather service has defined as "limited."
The risk of strong thunderstorms is "elevated" in Palm Beach County, according to NWS. Thunderstorms will likely clear overnight, and the forecast for the start of the week is more predictable.
West Palm Beach forecast for Saturday - Tuesday
Here's what to expect in the coming days in West Palm Beach and surrounding areas:
Saturday afternoon:Thunderstorms possible between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 14 mph.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. East wind 11 to 13 mph.
Monday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday night: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind around 13 mph.
Tuesday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with an east wind 11 to 16 mph.
Tuesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Source: NWS Miami
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Katherine Kokal is a journalist covering northern Palm Beach County at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at kkokal@pbpost.com Help support our work, subscribe today!