WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Monday will be very wet with copious amounts of rain across South Florida. It will be another cooler day with highs in the low and mid-80s.
A hurricane watch is now in effect for Okeechobee County. In addition, a flood watch is in effect for our entire viewing area — Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast — through Thursday morning.
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All eyes are on Hurricane Milton, now a major Category 5 storm, as it churns toward Florida. Winds will start to increase in South Florida throughout the day on Tuesday.
Wednesday will be the rainiest day of the week. Tropical storm-force winds are possible through Thursday. We will feel the impact of Milton as it crosses the state swiftly.
Right now, winds and rain are our greatest concerns. The storm surge threat for the east coast is minimal.
Wind gusts could near 55 mph at times. As of now, the highest winds look to be across the Treasure Coast
After Thursday, we start to trend drier with temperatures in the mid and upper 80s.
