Severe Storms Possible Across Boca Raton Area This Afternoon

BOCA
RATON,
Fla.,
May
22,
2025
—
Residents
across
Boca
Raton,
Delray
Beach,
and
Boynton
Beach
should
prepare
for
the
possibility
of

isolated
strong
to
severe
thunderstorms
this
afternoon
and
evening.
The
National
Weather
Service
has
identified
a
risk
of
storms
developing
between

2
p.m.
and
10
p.m.
today.

Hazardous
Weather
Outlook

According
to
forecasters,
the
strongest
storms
may
bring:

• Strong
  to
  severe
  wind
  gusts
• Heavy
  rainfall
  capable
  of
  producing
  localized
  flooding
• Frequent
  lightning
• Small
  to
  marginally
  severe
  hail

The
combination
of
daytime
heating
and
moisture
will
create
unstable
atmospheric
conditions,
making
it
possible
for
sudden,
fast-moving
storms
to
form.
Urban
areas
and
neighborhoods
with
poor
drainage
may
experience
temporary
flooding
if
heavy
rain
occurs
in
a
short
period.

Tonight’s
Forecast

Showers
and
thunderstorms
are
likely
before
11
p.m.,
with
a
slight
chance
of
showers
continuing
after
5
a.m.
Thursday.
Skies
will
remain
mostly
cloudy,
with
a
low
around
78
degrees.
Southeast
winds
will
be
light,
between
5
and
7
miles
per
hour.
Rainfall
amounts
are
expected
to
range
from
a
quarter
to
half
an
inch,
with
higher
amounts
possible
in
areas
affected
by
stronger
storms.

Public
Safety
Reminder

Residents
are
encouraged
to:

• Monitor
  weather
  alerts
  from
  official
  sources
• Avoid
  driving
  through
  flooded
  streets
• Bring
  inside
  or
  secure
  outdoor
  furniture
  and
  other
  items
• Plan
  for
  possible
  power
  outages
  due
  to
  strong
  wind
  gusts
  or
  lightning

To
stay
informed,
follow
local
updates
and
prepare
to
act
quickly
if
severe
weather
warnings
are
issued.

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