Port St. Lucie, Fla. – Dangerous rip currents and afternoon storms are creating hazardous conditions across East Central Florida beaches today, with the highest risks centered on St. Lucie and Martin counties. Strong surf up to 4 feet will keep swimmers at risk through Thursday, while storms continue to roll in from Melbourne southward.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, a high rip current risk is in effect for beaches in St. Lucie and Martin counties, with a moderate risk northward along Brevard and Volusia coasts. Officials warn swimmers to stay out of the water and to follow lifeguard instructions. Numerous, strong rip currents are expected and could quickly pull even experienced swimmers offshore.
Rain chances run highest along the Treasure Coast, with Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and Vero Beach seeing a 70% likelihood of storms this afternoon. Melbourne and Okeechobee are forecast near 60%, while Orlando and Kissimmee hold around 50%. Lightning will be the primary concern inland, while coastal areas remain under rip current warnings.
Beachgoers are urged to avoid entering the ocean and remain alert to changing weather conditions. Storm chances remain elevated into the weekend, and rip current advisories could be extended if surf stays high.
Five Day Forecast for Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Thursday: 85°, storms likely, high rip current risk
- Friday: 86°, scattered storms, continued surf hazards
- Saturday: 87°, showers and storms, moderate rip current risk
- Sunday: 87°, partly cloudy, isolated storms
- Monday: 88°, afternoon storms return, breezy conditions
