Treasure Coast Seizes Dry Sunday Before Rainy Week Arrives

Sunday is your window. Get out early.

A partly cloudy, mostly manageable Sunday offers the Treasure Coast its last comfortable stretch before a wet, breezy pattern takes hold through midweek, the National Weather Service said.

TODAY: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, particularly late in the day. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds five to 10 mph, shifting southeast at 10 to 15 mph by late morning — enough chop to notice on open water, but manageable for nearshore runs. Get your beach time in before noon; the afternoon storm window opens up after 3 p.m., according to NWS data.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms lingering. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds five to 10 mph.

THIS WEEK: The pattern deteriorates fast. Monday brings a 60% rain chance by afternoon, climbing to 80% overnight as showers and thunderstorms consolidate. Tuesday arrives breezy and soaked — northeast winds building to 15 to 20 mph by late afternoon, highs only in the mid 70s, and an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, forecasters said. Boaters and beachgoers should treat Tuesday as a washout and plan accordingly.

ON THE WATER: Sunday morning is the clear fishing window. East winds at five to 10 mph keep seas modest for nearshore and inlet work. By afternoon, the southeast wind shift and rising storm chances push conditions toward marginal. NOAA CO-OPS tidal data should be consulted for inlet timing at Fort Pierce and St. Lucie inlets before departure. By Monday and especially Tuesday, northeast winds at 15 to 20 mph will build rough conditions across open water; captains should hold off on offshore trips. Local fishing guides recommend the early-morning outgoing tide Sunday as the best action window of the weekend.

ALERTS: No active National Weather Service watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for Martin, St. Lucie, or Indian River counties at this time. Conditions will be monitored as the Monday–Tuesday rain event develops.

Sunday morning — before the southeast wind fills in and the storm clock starts ticking — is the optimal window for fishing, beach time, or any outdoor work. By Tuesday, move inside.

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