VERO BEACH – Yes, and so much rain is on the way to Sebastian and Vero Beach that you will wish it was over.
Indian River County is desperate and in need of much rain. While Fellsmere has seen some rain this week, only thunderstorms were in the forecast for Vero Beach and Sebastian.
There’s only a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, and it was a hot 90 degrees in Sebastian today. The lows were around 72 degrees.
Vero Beach will see some showers and thunderstorms on Friday afternoon. The highs will cool off a bit near 85 degrees. Lows near 72 degrees. There is a 70 percent chance of rain for Friday.
The rainfall amounts could be between a quarter and half of an inch with a Southeast wind speed of 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday will have a 60 percent chance of showers, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. The high will be near 83. There’s a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms for Saturday night.
Sunday will see a possible thunderstorm during the day with a high near 87 degrees. There’s a 60 percent chance of rain for Sunday night. The overnight low will be around 74 degrees.
The rain will continue in Sebastian and Vero Beach on Monday as a new group of thunderstorms arrive in the afternoon. The rain will continue off and on through Wednesday.