WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Rain bands from Hurricane Ian will continue to move through our area bringing gusty gusty winds, heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and a threat of tornadoes.
We're under a level 3/4 threat for flash flooding today and a 2/5 threat for severe storms.
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Wednesday, Ian is expected to near the west coast of Florida - producing storm surge and hurricane conditions. While the center will stay west of our viewing area, tropical storm force winds are possible along the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County. Okeechobee County is under a hurricane warning
Everyone across the area will see windy conditions, but the strongest winds will be across Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast. Numerous feeder bands will push into the area throughout the day. Repeated rounds of heavy rain could lead to flooding issues.
The Weather Prediction Center has us under a level 1/4 threat for flash flooding and a slight risk for severe storms. Highs in the mid-upper 80s.
On Thursday, Ian will continue to bring some rainbands to the area mainly during the first half of the day. Still staying windy and wet with highs in the mid-upper 80s.
Friday, Ian will start to move out of Florida, weakening as it lifts away from our viewing area. Breezy to start the day with scattered storms, then improving conditions throughout the afternoon.
For the weekend, drier air filters in behind Ian and rain chances go down. Highs in the upper 80s-low 90s The humidity could drop a little as well making it feel more comfortable out there.
