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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 16, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A cold front is arriving this weekend, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds that will create dangerous conditions along the coast. Spotty coastal showers are possible this morning. In the afternoon, showers and thunderstorms w...

WFLX Fox 29Oct 16, 2026

Lake Worth neighbors fear deteriorating private road could cut off emergency access

Residents along Brooklyn Lane in Lake Worth say their only road in and out of the neighborhood is deteriorating, raising concerns about whether emergency vehicles will be able to reach their homes. "You know it's one way in, one way out, so we're in trouble," resident Gerald Hrub...

WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)Oct 16, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 15, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Rain chances are increasing across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, setting the stage for a wetter and more unsettled weekend. After a stretch of drier weather, a surge of moisture will bring more showers and thunderstorms to the region, with pe...

WFLX Fox 29Oct 15, 2026

Palm Springs police seek potential witness in fatal Lake Worth Road hit-and-run

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a potential witness as they continue investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in Palm Springs nearly four months ago. The Village of Palm Springs Police Department said Wednesday that investigators have released add...

WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)Oct 14, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 14, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Rain chances are set to increase across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches after a stretch of quieter, less humid weather. As moisture returns and another front approaches, conditions will become more unsettled heading into Friday and the weekend, ...

WFLX Fox 29Oct 14, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 13, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A refreshing stretch of October weather has arrived across the Palm Beaches! After weeks of heat and humidity, conditions are turning noticeably more comfortable, with plenty of sunshine, lower humidity and little to no rain in the forecast through ...

WFLX Fox 29Oct 13, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 9, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Expect another warm and humid day across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, with highs reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s. Morning clouds and a few passing showers may give way to periods of sunshine, allowing temperatures to climb before scatter...

WFLX Fox 29Oct 9, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 7, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A wetter and windier pattern is settling in across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, bringing an increased risk of heavy rain and localized street flooding. A stalled frontal boundary is keeping deep tropical moisture locked in place, setting the...

WFLX Fox 29Oct 7, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 6, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A very wet pattern is setting up through the middle of the week as deep tropical moisture surges into South Florida. The atmosphere will support repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms, and some areas could pick up several inches of rain where ...

WFLX Fox 29Oct 6, 2026

Fatal crash causes delays on northbound I-95 in West Palm Beach

A fatal crash on northbound Interstate 95 caused heavy delays Sunday morning in West Palm Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash was reported near mile marker 71, north of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard. Traffic had to be diverted off I-95 at Palm Beach Lakes Boule...

WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)Oct 4, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 2, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Friday: The weather remains unsettled with plenty of clouds, humid conditions and periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms. While some locations could see locally heavy downpours, there will also be occasional breaks of sunshine. Afternoon highs w...

WFLX Fox 29Oct 2, 2026

‘It’s very hard’: Family honors West Palm Beach man killed in hit-and-run

Nearly three months after a 28-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed in a hit-and-run crash, his family and friends are still searching for answers. Connor Blais was killed in July while riding an electric scooter home from his job at OSheas Irish Pub in downtown West Palm Beac...

WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)Sep 27, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 25, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A weather transformation is taking hold across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches today as drier air moves into the region, combined with stronger northerly winds, effectively suppressing the widespread rain activity that has dominated recent weath...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 25, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 24, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A shift toward drier conditions is taking hold across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches as we head into the weekend, with rain chances declining significantly and widespread heavy downpours becoming increasingly unlikely. While isolated afternoon ...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 24, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 23, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A significant weather pattern shift is developing across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches as September draws to a close, bringing both challenging coastal conditions and the promise of more comfortable fall-like weather ahead. Wednesday and Thurs...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 23, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 22, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Today, the last day of summer, features mostly sunny to partly sunny skies with hot, humid temperatures reaching 88-89°F. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms will provide some relief from the heat, with overnight lows settling into the comfortable mid...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 22, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 18, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Today starts off with humid conditions and scattered morning showers across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast before transitioning to more widespread afternoon thunderstorms. These storms could produce locally heavy downpours, particularly where s...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 18, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 17, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout Thursday morning, though some mid-level dry air filtering in from the northeast will lower rain chances slightly as the day progresses. Brisk east-northeast winds are expected with occasion...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 17, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 16, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Breezy conditions are Wednesday’s weather story across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, with winds making coastal and marine conditions noticeably rougher despite a typical mix of sunshine, clouds, and scattered afternoon showers and thunderstor...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 16, 2026

Person found dead in construction zone off I-95 in West Palm Beach, FHP investigating

A survey crew working near an I-95 exit ramp in West Palm Beach discovered a man's body in an advanced state of decomposition Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The body was found near the northbound I-95 off-ramp to 45th Street, where a crime scene investi...

WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)Sep 15, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 11, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - The Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast face a hot, humid and unsettled weekend ahead, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to around 90 degrees under a mix of sunshine and clouds. High humidity will make conditions feel even hotter, particularly du...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 11, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 10, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Hot, humid, and increasingly stormy weather will continue across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches on Thursday. Expect plenty of clouds at times, with a few morning showers possible, followed by a better chance for afternoon and early evening thun...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 10, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 9, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A typical humid September pattern continues today as tropical moisture blankets the region. After a morning mix of sunshine and clouds, expect an increasing threat of showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon. Across both the Palm Beaches a...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 9, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 7, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Our active weather pattern is sticking around, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms every day to start the week. With plenty of tropical moisture moving in, expect more storm coverage today than we saw yesterday. This morning, storms will fi...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 7, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 4, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - South Florida faces a steamy and storm-filled Labor Day weekend, with scattered to numerous thunderstorms expected each day through Monday and elevated rip-current concerns along the Treasure Coast. Friday brings a mix of sunshine, clouds and scatte...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 4, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Sept. 3, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A hot, humid and increasingly stormy weather pattern continues across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast on Thursday. Plenty of tropical moisture is in place, meaning even brief periods of sunshine will leave the atmosphere primed for thunderstorms...

WFLX Fox 29Sep 3, 2026

1 dead after being struck by Tri-Rail train in West Palm Beach

One person is dead after getting hit by a Tri-Rail train in West Palm Beach Wednesday morning, West Palm Beach Fire Rescue confirmed to WPTV. The incident occurred at around 5:35 a.m. at the intersection of Windsor Avenue and Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard. The West Palm Beach Police...

WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)Sep 2, 2026

FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: August 31, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Today will be humid with increasing clouds and scattered showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread this afternoon. Some storms may bring torrential rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Localized flooding is possible in areas where stor...

WFLX Fox 29Aug 31, 2026

2 bicyclists, including 1 child, hospitalized after vehicle crash near Westlake

Two bicyclists, including a child, were injured in a crash with a vehicle Monday morning in western Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) responded to the incident at 7:15 a.m. in the area of 162nd Drive North and Sycamore Drive near Westlake. Crews found two i...

WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)Aug 31, 2026