WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A tropical depression moving over parts of the Caribbean is getting closer to South Florida, which will increase our rain chances this weekend.
More widespread and stronger storms are expected on Saturday and Sunday with gusty winds.
A flood watch is in effect for Palm Beach County through Sunday evening.
Rainfall amounts this weekend are forecast between 3 to 6 inches.
As the rain returns, temperatures will drop a bit to the upper 80s and near 90 degrees.
We could see a small tornado threat as the storm moves northward along the west coast of Florida. Off and on squalls will push through all weekend, some will contain gusty winds, and heavy downpours that could cause flooding.
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The tropical wave has a high chance of strengthening into a tropical storm Saturday afternoon. Stay tuned to your WPTV First Alert meteorologists for the latest.
Seas increasing over the weekend with a small craft advisory and seas running 4-8feet. The rip current risk will be high in the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.
