Kate Wentzel

I grew up in the midwest... but I'm a Florida girl at heart. I love tropical weather and I'm happiest at the beach. Catch my forecasts on WPTV NewsChannel 5

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Tracking some storms in central Palm Beach County. We should be clear for the second half of the evening

[Steve-O @SteveOStereo]

@NWSMiami F2 by the looks of it!!
https://t.co/AIwo1YwDfX

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Strong storms moving through western Palm Beach County until 4PM. #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Severe T-Storm Warning for St. Lucie, Indian River Counties.

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

A flood warning is in effect for Saint Lucie County as additional rainfall is happening over already saturated grounds from previous rains. Please be careful on the roads. #flwx #wptv # wflx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Heading out tonight? Grab your umbrella before you leave the house. #flwx #wptv #wflx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Grab your jacket or sweater first thing Monday morning! #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Chilly air on the way tonight! Sweater Weather! #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Keep your umbrellas handy this afternoon! Rain expected to continue through this evening. Windy and cooler for the weekend! #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

A coastal flood advisory is in effect for the Treasure coast from Friday 8AM - Sunday 12PM. Moderate coastal flooding and minor beach erosion is possible due to King tides and Increasing winds.

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Subtropical storm Wanda has formed in the central Atlantic with winds of 50 mph. It is not expected to impact any land. The next name "Adria" is on the 2021 supplemental list #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Okeechobee and Indian Counties are now under a tornado watch until 5 pm. #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

A line of strong to severe storms has prompted a tornado watch for west-central Florida. This line will move through our area late afternoon through late tonight. These storms may contain damaging winds, hail, torrential rain, and an isolated tornado threat. #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Strong storms are moving through portions of Okeechobee and Indian River County until 2:45 pm. These storms could produce contain gusty winds up to 40 mph along with heavy rainfall and lightning. #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

A strong thunderstorm will continue over southeast Palm Beach County until 1:30 pm. These storms may contain wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail. #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Boaters Beware! Small craft advisory in effect until 5pm Monday. Winds could gust up to 25 knots with 4-7' seas expected. #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Small craft advisory in effect until Monday morning. NE winds will gust up to 25 knots with 3 - 5' seas expected #flwx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Flood advisory in effect for West Palm Beach and surrounding communities. Strong storms will continue to move through the area with frequent lightning, gusty winds, and torrential downpours.

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Strong storms moving through Palm Beach County. Expect gusty winds, frequent lightning, torrential rain, and localized flooding. #flwx #wptv #wflx

[Kate Wentzel @KateWentzelWX]

Flood advisory in effect for portions of Martin and St. Lucie County until 10:00 PM. Some locations impacted include Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City, and Nettles Island. #flwx