Coastal flood warnings and advisories are in effect for Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, and forecasters expect scattered rain through the weekend. WPBF 25 News reported the alerts on Wednesday.
A coastal flood warning for the Treasure Coast runs until 2 p.m. Wednesday. A coastal flood advisory follows for the Treasure Coast from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Saturday. Palm Beach County is under a coastal flood advisory until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Waves of 4 to 8 feet are expected, and the flooding risk continues through at least Wednesday night. Winds are calm for now. High rip current risks apply to the Treasure Coast until 1 a.m. Sunday and to Palm Beach County until 8 p.m. Wednesday. A high surf advisory for the Treasure Coast ends at 2 a.m. Friday, and a small craft advisory there lasts until 4 a.m. Saturday.
Rain is possible Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Sunday has the highest chance, at 60% to 70%. Rain chances are expected to drop next week.
Beachgoers and boaters should watch the alerts closely, especially through the rest of the week.
