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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Isolated showers are still possible for the morning, but most of our activity will occur in the afternoon
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Storms Sunday afternoon will be isolated, with more activity for the workweek
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Storms Saturday and Sunday afternoon will be isolated
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Lloyd Grantham created the Bradenton Senior Softball League 33 years ago
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Any storms that develop Sunday and Labor Day will be limited
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Afternoon thunderstorms will be at a minimum through Monday, then picking up again for the coming week
Not everyone is a fan of these little guys
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Our first September rain is starting Wednesday afternoon, continuing Thursday and Friday.
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We're already tracking the first September rain for Wednesday, continuing Thursday and Friday
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. On the forecast track, the center of Ida will move farther inland over southeastern Louisiana early this morning and move into southwestern Mississippi later this morning
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. On the forecast track, the center of Ida will move farther inland over southeastern Louisiana early this morning and move into southwestern Mississippi later this morning
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Moisture in the atmosphere will increase and rain chances shoot back up Wednesday night into Thursday
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Ida is now a category 3 hurricane. Rapid strengthening is forecast to continue during the next 12 hours or so, and Ida is expected to be an extremely dangerous major hurricane when it makes landfall along the Louisiana coast this afternoon
Ida is now a category 3 hurricane. Rapid strengthening is forecast to continue during the next 12 hours or so, and Ida is expected to be an extremely dangerous major hurricane when it makes landfall along the Louisiana coast this afternoon
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Our weather is typical for an August day, with a 60% chance of afternoon thunderstorms. But our rain chances are lower to start the week
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Ida is then expected to make landfall along the U.S northern Gulf coast within the hurricane warning area by late Sunday
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Our weather is more typical for an August day, with a 50% chance of afternoon thunderstorms both Saturday and Sunday
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Ida is then expected to make landfall along the U.S northern Gulf coast within the hurricane warning area by late Sunday
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We're tracking a small low pressure moving over Florida for Thursday, which will bring in more thunderstorms
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Thursday a weak low pressure moves over Florida, which means more widespread storms are likely
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The first of two small storms gives us more afternoon storms through Tuesday, the second is overhead Thursday, bringing more widespread storms with it
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An isolated thunderstorm is possible this afternoon, but storms should be at a bare minimum today. Chances head back up to 40% for Monday and Tuesday.
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Today's show features highlights from three recent segments!
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Tropical Storm Grace is in the Caribbean, moving west-northwest, on nearly the exact track Fred took a few days ago.
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Tropical Storm Grace is in the Caribbean, moving west-northwest, on nearly the exact track Fred took a few days ago.
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Tropical Storm Grace is in the Caribbean, moving west-northwest, on nearly the exact track Fred took a few days ago.
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Fred is expected to pass through the lower Florida Keys Saturday, and move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico Saturday night and Sunday.
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Fred is expected to pass through the lower Florida Keys Saturday, and move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico Saturday night and Sunday.
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Fred is expected to pass near the lower Florida Keys Saturday, and move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico Saturday night and Sunday.
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The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph and this general motion is expected to continue today.
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This morning’s official track is closer to the Florida coast Sunday than previous tracks. But there is still uncertainty in computer models this morning. The track will become better defined this afternoon and Saturday morning.
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This morning’s official track is closer to the Florida coast Sunday than previous tracks. But there is still uncertainty in computer models this morning. The track will become better defined this afternoon and Saturday morning.
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The storm will move west-northwest Thursday along the northern coast of Cuba with little change in strength. As Fred moves more to the north Friday and over the weekend, it should become a tropical storm again
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The storm has 45 mph winds with gusts up to 60 mph. As the storm moves over the island it may weaken, then regain Tropical Storm status as it continues to move west-northwest just north of Cuba
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The storm has 45 mph winds with gusts up to 60 mph. As the storm moves over the island it may weaken, then regain Tropical Storm status as it continues to move west-northwest just north of Cuba
This story started as a simple discovery of a moon from Apollo 15. What I found was the story of a man whose life changed forever when he looked up at Earth from his base on the moon.
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Storms will be more likely for the coming week, but still just for the afternoon hours. We are tracking three potential storms in the tropics. But these storms could be slow to develop, but at least one has the potential to become a tropical storm.
Storms will be more likely away from the beaches and at a minimum for Saturday.
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We are tracking a low in the upper atmosphere that will move over Florida next week. This will bring back our daily thunderstorms
You’ll want to find a way to stay cool as our “Feels Like” temperatures push into the 100s
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Another round of round for the morning hours, then very little rain or thunderstorm activity for the afternoon
Thunderstorm activity looks minimal into the late afternoon. An increasing chance stays with us to start the coming week, but many of those storms could be inland, away from the coastal areas