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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|By Mike Modrick
Areas of fog are likely again Sunday morning.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 5:05 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We keep the possibility of patchy fog through Sunday morning
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 8:02 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Happy Thanksgiving
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 4:48 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We have the possibility of patchy morning fog through Sunday
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 5:49 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
This is a Hot-chocolate-snuggle-in-Sunday, especially in the afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 5:46 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Sunday is windy and back to the 60s
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 7:47 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Carambola, better known as star fruit, looks like a star when you cut it
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 5:37 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Red tide conditions will fluctuate for the coming week, but red tide is likely to linger for some time
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:12 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Red Tide flared up for all our Suncoast beaches.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 7:51 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
There is still a lot of uncertainty as to how strong the storm will be as it pushes into southeast Florida Wednesday
Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 6:36 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
The Sarasota Art Museum is one of the newest museums in the entire country.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 7:36 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Dry weather stays with us for the weekend
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 7:58 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
We'll be one of the warmest parts of the country to end October
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 7:49 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
The tropics are active with two disturbances to watch
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 7:45 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Our string of dry days continues into early November
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 7:52 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Dew points push back into the 50s, followed by 60s Sunday
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 7:52 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
The world's largest scientific collection of epiphytes is right here on the Suncoast!
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 7:54 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
We're tracking a strong cold front that will move south across Florida Monday.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 8:21 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Much cooler and drier air settles in for Wednesday and the rest of the week
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 8:15 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
The cicadas in Florida are special, compared to the rest of the country!
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Now we're tracking a cold front moving toward the Suncoast
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 6:51 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
We're calling Thursday a First Alert Weather Day
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 8:08 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
A small storm moves in off the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday and Thursday bringing more widespread rain
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 8:14 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
As a cold front pushes into Florida our best chances for rain are Wednesday and Thursday
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 8:14 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Rain chances increase Wednesday with our best chances on Thursday and Friday
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 7:54 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
ooler and drier air continues to ease in as the remnants of Hurricane Ian move up the east coast.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 9:58 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Over 2.5 million people without power in Florida
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 8:29 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Skies are clearing as Ian moves east
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:16 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Ian downgraded to tropical storm
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 3:44 PM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Winds will increase across the Suncoast through the afternoon and stay at peak levels overnight
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Ian makes landfall
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 7:13 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Ian a strong Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:09 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Ian to make landfall Wednesday afternoon
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 8:05 PM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Hurricane Ian is going to cause widespread devastation on the Suncoast
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Hurricane Ian is going to cause widespread devastation on the Suncoast
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 2:01 PM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Hurricane Ian is going to cause widespread devastation on the Suncoast
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 11:08 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Landfall on the Suncoast expected Wednesday night
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 11:05 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
On its current projected track, Ian could make landfall Wednesday night in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay area
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:03 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
hurricane ian continues on course toward the Suncoast
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 2:04 PM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Ian is expected to rapidly intensify overnight
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 8:02 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Sunday is a fairly quiet day to continue storm preparation, just a few isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 11:07 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
The American GFS and European computer models still disagree on the exact timing and track of the developing storm
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 8:20 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
The history of the suncoast - priceless artifacts - are going on a road trip! Twice!
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 11:16 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Slightly drier air moves over the Suncoast for Sunday
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 12:12 PM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Isolated light showers are possible Saturday morning, followed by more afternoon and evening thunderstorms
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 6:44 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
But rain chances stay high to end the week
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 7:47 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
At the time, that Mr. Selby set up the foundation, it was it was a novel thing to do
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:52 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Rain chances are still high through Saturday
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 7:46 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Rain chances are much lower Sunday and any storms will be isolated
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 2:11 PM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Suncoast roads closed in St. Armand's Circle
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