Daytona Beach is heading into a mostly sunny, dry weekend, with a high of 80 degrees Saturday. The bigger concern is at the shoreline: dangerous rip currents are expected along Volusia County beaches through late Sunday night, even as the skies stay calm.
Sunny Weather, Dangerous Surf
North winds of 5 to 10 mph will continue Saturday, with no meaningful rain expected. Saturday night should be mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to about 62 degrees before Sunday brings another mostly sunny day and a high near 80.
The National Weather Service Melbourne is urging beachgoers to stay out of the surf while the rip-current threat remains elevated. Rip currents can pull swimmers away from shore quickly; anyone caught in one should float, avoid swimming directly against it and move parallel to the beach if possible.
Quiet Weather Through Veterans Day
Monday and Tuesday look similarly tranquil, with sunny skies and highs near 77 to 78 degrees. Wednesday should remain mostly tranquil, with rain chances of 20% or less; a possible front could bring rain late Thursday or Friday.
Compared with Hoodline's earlier Daytona Beach forecast, the notable change is that the beach hazard now extends into Sunday night. The dry pattern inland remains the dominant story through the middle of next week.
St. Johns River Flooding Continues Inland
Separate from the sunny coastal forecast, flooding remains a serious concern along the St. Johns River. The National Weather Service says river flood warnings remain in effect at forecast points including DeLand and Astor, with levels expected to keep rising over the next several days.
Residents near flooded areas should follow local officials' instructions and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. A possible front could bring rain late Thursday or Friday.
