Severe Storms Possible Across Boca Raton Area This Afternoon


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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


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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


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

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