Treasure Coast Braces for Breezy, Showery Thursday Ahead of Sunny Weekend

TODAY: Considerable cloud cover Thursday with a 50% chance of showers — first briefly in the early morning, then again late afternoon into sunset. Breezy conditions expected, with highs in the mid-70s. North winds will increase from 10 to 15 mph to 15 to 20 mph by evening, according to the NWS Melbourne forecast zone.

TONIGHT: Cloudy skies overnight with a continued 50% chance of showers. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph will gust up to 30 mph. Lows in the lower 60s. Boaters and outdoor workers should secure loose equipment ahead of those gusts.

THIS WEEK: Friday brings partial sunshine but another 40% chance of showers late morning, with a slight chance of thunderstorms near sunset. Winds will gust up to 25 mph from the north. Lows in the lower 60s Friday night as winds ease. Saturday turns the corner with sunny skies, highs in the upper 70s and light northeast winds of five to 10 mph. The forecast beyond Saturday falls outside the current NWS Melbourne data window.

ON THE WATER: Thursday and Friday are not ideal days to head offshore. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25–30 mph will build short, choppy seas through Friday evening. Inshore anglers fishing protected waters Thursday morning have the best early window before afternoon showers arrive. Saturday's calmer northeast winds at five to 10 mph offer the best boating conditions of the period — an excellent day to go out.

ALERTS: No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for Martin, St. Lucie or Indian River counties as of this forecast. Monitor NOAA CO-OPS tidal stations and the NWS Melbourne forecast zone for any updates through the weekend.

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