WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An active weather pattern continues for the Sunshine State. Heavy rain and storms will be possible all weekend, including in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast with flooding possible.
Next week should be drier with lower rain chances.
At the same time, a plume of Saharan Dust is sweeping across the area, so hazy, milky skies will be noticeable when it is not raining. However, the dry air from the dust is just not enough to drop the rain chances.
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That's because a tropical wave slides across southern Florida and this is the reason for more widespread storms this weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday could be soggy at times. This will keep the forecast highs between the upper 80s.
Meanwhile, WPTV First Alert Weather is keeping watch on four areas for development. Three are located in the Atlantic waters, with one being a tropical disturbance that could impact the Lesser Antilles, while the other two should remain over open waters.
The fourth area of concern is in the Gulf of Mexico, which is due to the tropical wave the area is getting this weekend. Early next week, the wave will makes it way through the Gulf where it has a low chance for development. Regardless of development, it will track westward into parts of Texas or Mexico.
