Mike Modrick
Meteorologist / Reporter
Sarasota, Fl
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Mike came to the Suncoast after 40 years of forecasting snow, snow, and more snow up north in South Dakota. Right after a trip to look for a vacation condo in 2020, ABC7 posted a job for a Meteorologist for the new Good Morning Suncoast Weekends show. Mike accepted the job on the last day of August, then it snowed on Labor Day. The timing was perfect in all respects. With his wife, Lisa, and their cat, Tabitha, they are enjoying discovering the Suncoast. So much so that Mike has a weekly feature called "Discovering the Suncoast", where he explores unique and historic stories here in Paradise.
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Even if a thunderstorm develops, they typically die down around 8pm to 9pm
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These pups are bred to be heroes at Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto
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Sunday could bring more widespread storms
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Could arcadia be to Florida what savannah is to Georgia?
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A change is coming! Tuesday dew points drop into the upper 60s, which is a much more comfortable feel outside
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Thunderstorms will start earlier in the afternoon and be more widespread Sunday and Monday
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Feels-Like temperatures hitting 105° to 110° Saturday
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See the baby Purple Martins born at the Celery Fields in Sarasota!
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Morning and afternoon/evening storms will redevelop.
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How do you run a town that's half in one county, half in another?
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The risk of severe storms is low, but a few strong storms are possible, especially in the heat of the afternoon.
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We are tracking a weak disturbance in the upper atmosphere for Friday and Saturday
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It's a restaurant that's a circus museum and an historic part of our Suncoast. It's called Bob's Train
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thunderstorms start to flare up in the heat of the afternoon, moving toward the beaches
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There is a chance that remnants of the storm will move into the Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday
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On Memorial Day, the morning and early afternoon still look quiet. Then thunderstorms start to flare up in the heat of the afternoon, moving toward the beaches into the evening
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which day has the best chance for the afternoon and evening storms?
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How did Arcadia, Florida become the final resting place for 23 British cadets from World War Two?
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We are tracking a weak area of storminess that will move over Florida to end the week
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Friday's rain totals were pretty low with only a sprinkle, 0.01" at SRQ, 0.04" at Bradenton and 0.05" at Lakewood Ranch
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We have lots of markets on the Suncoast. But are they really “Farmers” markets these days?
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Mainly clear skies Sunday night and great viewing conditions for the total lunar eclipse
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Dew points will ease back into the low 70s through the coming week
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Do we adapt to the heat and humidity of the Suncoast??
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Introducing the new IMG Academy. New buildings and a new philosophy.
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Thunderstorms Sunday will start late-afternoon and continue into the early evening, dying down after sunset
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Saturday will start early to mid-afternoon and continue into the early evening, dying down by 10 PM
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Why is the sand so different on the beaches of the Suncoast?
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Fire danger stays Very High along the Suncoast Sunday and likely the end of April
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Gilligan's Island is one way to teach kids to fish!
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We're tracking a cold front that will move across the Suncoast on Monday
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Love bugs like your car exhaust. There’s a chemical here that’s like french perfume to them. Basically, your car is a singles bar for love bugs.
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After the weekend, our cool High Pressure moves east and warmer air returns quickly
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After the weekend, our cool High Pressure moves east and warmer air returns quickly
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Nine generations of a family are living and working with exotic and endangered animals
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Thursday has the best chance of scattered afternoon storms with the next cold front approaching
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Thunderstorms will develop this evening, possibly some severe storms
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Storms continue to weaken Thursday night, but a few isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible
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We’re tracking a cold front that could bring a few thunderstorms as early as Thursday night or Friday
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Temps and humidity gradually increase, taking us back to the 80s and dew points back to a humid 70° by the end of the week
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