Top spring break travel destinations forecast: See if rain will dampen your beach plans
Weather conditions for some of the most popular spring break destinations featured plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures, but some areas could be impacted by thunderstorms at the end of the week and into the weekend.
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Spring break week is here, and millions of people will be hitting the road or catching a flight to travel to their favorite destinations to catch some sunshine, warm temperatures and sandy beaches.
And while weather conditions appear to be favorable so far this week, some popular spring break destinations could see some rain or thunderstorms.
Here is the weather forecast for eight of the most popular spring break destinations.
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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The weather in Fort Lauderdale for the rest of the week is looking warm with high temperatures around 85 degrees through Saturday. On Sunday, the temperature is expected to rise to about 88 degrees, but there’s a chance for some thunderstorms.
If you’re lucky enough to extend your spring break until Monday, you can expect a high temperature of around 81 degrees with rain.
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Destin, Florida
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Headed up the Florida Panhandle, you’ll enter an excellent spot for spring break travelers – Destin.
The forecast in Destin on Friday will include mostly cloudy conditions with a high temperature of around 78 degrees. Thunderstorms are possible on Saturday, and temperatures should fall into the lower 70s.
Sunday and Monday will see colder temperatures with highs in the mid- to upper 60s with cloudy conditions, with likely showers on Monday.
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Daytona Beach, Florida
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Along Florida’s east coast, you’ll find Daytona Beach – an extremely popular place for people to escape when they need a break from colder temperatures and snow up north.
Friday will have high temperatures in the lower to mid-80s with partly cloudy conditions. On Saturday, the temperature will rise to about 85 degrees, but it will be mostly cloudy.
Sunday and Monday will be much cooler with highs in the lower to mid-70s with rain.
Panama City Beach, Florida
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Another popular Florida Panhandle spring break hotspot is Panama City Beach.
The end of the week will see high temperatures of around 81 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Saturday will see chances of rain and a high temperature of around 74 degrees.
Sunday and Monday appear to be cloudy with temperatures in the mid- to upper 60s.
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South Padre Island, Texas
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The weather for spring break week in South Padre Island, Texas, is looking a bit cooler than other popular spring break locations.
Thunderstorms are possible Friday and Saturday in South Padre Island, and temperatures will reach near 70 degrees. Sunday will be cloudy, and thunderstorms are possible again on Monday with a high temperature of around 74 degrees.
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Freeport, Bahamas
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You won’t have too many issues weather-wise if you’re enjoying spring break in the Bahamas.
In Freeport, temperatures will stay in the lower 80s for the next several days with partly cloudy conditions.
Showers are possible on Monday and Tuesday.
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Cancun, Mexico
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There are also several locations in Mexico that are admired by spring break travelers.
First up is the ever-popular Cancun.
Are you looking for warm weather? You’ll be excited to know that temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-80s right through the weekend.
Are you trying to find sunshine? Don’t worry! Sunny to partly cloudy conditions are expected.
Don’t forget the sunscreen when you’re headed outside.
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Tulum, Mexico
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Tulum, Mexico, is also becoming very popular with spring break travelers.
And if you were lucky enough to head there this year, you’ve been enjoying plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures.
The warm temperatures and sunshine will remain for the next several days, and temperatures should remain in the mid- to upper 80s through at least Monday.
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