Treasure Coast Fog Lifts for Sunny Saturday Boating, But Monday Storms Approach

The weekend starts gently on the Treasure Coast. Patchy fog along the waterfront — the kind that softens the horizon at Sebastian Inlet and muffles the sound of early casters — will lift by mid-morning Saturday, giving way to partly cloudy skies and highs in the lower 80s. Light south winds shift east at five to 10 mph by afternoon, the National Weather Service said. For the snowbird who's been waiting all week to take the boat out, Saturday is the day.

TODAY: Patchy morning fog clears to partly cloudy skies. High in the lower 80s. South winds around five mph, turning east at five to 10 mph by late morning. No rain expected.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and comfortable. Low around 70. Southeast winds five to 10 mph shifting southwest around five mph after midnight. A good night for an open window.

THIS WEEK: Sunday clouds up considerably, with highs climbing to the mid-80s and light south winds. The pattern begins to shift Sunday night — mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and north winds picking up to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. By Monday, the story changes sharply. Expect considerable cloudiness, a 50 percent chance of showers and a chance of thunderstorms — first late morning, then again by late afternoon. Highs drop to the upper 70s, and northeast winds build from 15 to 20 mph, gusting to 20 to 25 mph by sunset. Contractors hoping to pour a slab Monday should plan around midday rain and stiffening winds. The National Weather Service has not extended the forecast beyond Monday.

ON THE WATER: Saturday is the clear winner for marine activity. Light winds at five to 10 mph and calm nearshore conditions make for easy launches from the Fort Pierce Inlet or Vero Beach's Humiston Park area. Fish the morning hours before sea breeze fills in. By Sunday afternoon, building clouds and a wind shift signal the approaching system. Stay off the water Monday — 20 to 25 mph northeast winds will kick up rough chop along the nearshore and offshore zones, forecasters said.

ALERTS: No active National Weather Service watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for Martin, St. Lucie or Indian River counties as of Saturday morning.

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