Dangerous Rip Currents, Isolated Showers For South Florida

February 17, 2025 7:35 am

MIAMI, Florida — South Florida will experience mild and pleasant conditions this week as a weak front stalls to the south, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Miami. While most of the region will remain dry, a few isolated showers may develop, particularly over the Atlantic waters and southeastern Florida on Presidents Day (Monday, February 17, 2025).

The high temperature for Monday is expected to be near 76°F, with northwest winds at 7 to 11 mph, shifting northeast in the afternoon.

Rip Current Risk Along Atlantic Coast

Beachgoers should exercise caution, as Palm Beach County faces a high risk of rip currents, while Miami-Dade and Broward counties have a moderate risk. The elevated rip current threat is expected to continue along the Atlantic Coast beaches through the early part of the week.

South Florida Forecast: February 18–23, 2025

Tuesday: A 20% chance of showers; partly sunny with a high near 77°F. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20% chance of showers before 1 a.m.; mostly cloudy with a low around 73°F. East wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high near 79°F. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a low near 69°F. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny with a high near 77°F. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, shifting north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a low around 64°F. North wind 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny with a high near 72°F. Northeast wind 14 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a low around 67°F.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 74°F.
Saturday Night: A 20% chance of showers; mostly cloudy with a low near 68°F.
Sunday: A 30% chance of showers; mostly cloudy with a high near 75°F.

February 17, 2025 7:35 am