Treasure Coast basks in clear Tuesday skies before Wednesday storms

TODAY: Clear skies and comfortable temperatures make Tuesday the pick of the week for outdoor plans. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds shift through the day — west at five to 10 mph in the morning, turning north by late morning, then east by late afternoon.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around five mph. Rain chance: 20%.

THIS WEEK: The pattern turns unsettled by Wednesday. Expect partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers late morning, building to a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms by late afternoon and toward sunset — a classic late-dry-season convective setup ahead of the June rainy season. Wednesday night carries a 30% rain chance into the early morning hours. Thursday offers partial relief: partly sunny with only a 20% chance of lingering showers and highs in the upper 70s. No significant pattern change is forecast beyond Thursday based on available data.

ON THE WATER: Tuesday is the clear go-day. East winds at five to 10 mph develop by late afternoon, keeping coastal chop manageable through most of the day. Morning fishing windows will be the most productive before the sea breeze fills in. By Wednesday, building storm chances make afternoon departures inadvisable — plan to be off the water before two p.m. Tidal data for inlet and nearshore navigation is available through NOAA CO-OPS Station Fort Pierce (Station 8722670).

ALERTS: No active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for Martin, St. Lucie, or Indian River Counties as of Tuesday, March 24.

This article was generated with AI assistance using publicly available information. It was reviewed and approved by a human editor before publication. TC Sentinel uses AI writing tools in accordance with FTC guidelines.