Treasure Coast Sees Sunny Skies, 80-Degree Highs Before Friday Showers

TODAY: A beautiful late-March day across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties — mostly sunny skies with highs around 80 degrees. Rain chance: near zero. Get outside.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds five to 10 mph. Patchy fog is possible after midnight into early Thursday. Give yourself extra time on the roads before dawn, according to the NWS Melbourne forecast zone.

THIS WEEK: Thursday stays mostly clear with lows again in the upper 60s and light east winds around five mph. Friday brings partly sunny skies and a slight 20 percent chance of afternoon showers, with highs climbing into the lower 80s. Friday night clears back out, with comfortable lows in the mid 60s. No significant storm systems are signaled within the current NWS data window.

ON THE WATER: Conditions are favorable through the weekend. East winds five to 10 mph keep seas calm along the Treasure Coast's nearshore and inshore zones — ideal for anglers targeting snook along the St. Lucie River or running offshore out of Fort Pierce Inlet. Morning windows Thursday and Friday will offer the smoothest rides before any isolated Friday shower activity develops. Boaters should monitor VHF weather radio for any fog advisories Thursday night near coastal inlets. Tidal data is available through NOAA CO-OPS (tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov) for Fort Pierce and St. Lucie Inlet stations. Fort Pierce Inlet's North Jetty provides easy public access. Fishermen's Wharf Bait & Tackle on Fisherman's Wharf Road is a reliable stop for live bait and conditions intel. Parking is available at the South Bridge lot off Seaway Drive.

ALERTS: No active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for the Treasure Coast as of this report.

Thursday morning is the optimal window — calm winds, clear skies, and no rain threat make it the best single day of the stretch for boating, beach visits, and outdoor work. If Friday is your only option, head out early before any afternoon showers develop.

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