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Oppressive heat and humidity will grip the area through next the weekend, with highs in the low 90s and overnight lows around 80 degrees each day.
While conditions have improved, rip currents can still develop along area beaches
A First Alert Weather Day for Friday is in effect as dangerously hot conditions and strong rip currents threaten the area through Saturday.
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall along the Texas coast and become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall along the Texas coast and become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
First named storm of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season brings flooding threat to Gulf Coast states.
7-Day Forecast
Conditions are somewhat favorable for the first named storm of the season to develop on Wednesday morning off the coast of Texas.
Conditions are somewhat favorable for the first named storm of the season to develop on Wednesday morning off the coast of Texas.
Rain activity is concentrated inland with some large storms developing. One lone shower moved through the area and faded away.
Most of the rain will be inland, away from the beaches and our coastal cities
Near eastern Texas, disorganized activity showers and thunderstorms continue. The chance of tropical formation is low at 20%
A nice sea breeze coming off the Gulf will give some relief from the heat
We’re looking at warm, humid conditions with dew points in the mid 70s. For any outdoor activities, you’ll want to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade
For any outdoor activities, you’ll want to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade. Overnight lows are staying around 80 degrees
Morning is best at the beaches, mainly because of the afternoon heat
Dew points are back in the mid 70s, for a very humid feel. The Heat Index, our “Feels Like” temperature, will be near 100° in the afternoon.
oaters can expect favorable conditions this weekend with seas at two feet or less and minimal rainfall near the coast.
Some forecast models suggest this El Nino could be one of the strongest on record.
Guide includes emergency plans, shelter information and evacuation resources for five counties.
El Nino, Nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength.
Events are scheduled in Venice, Arcadia, Port Charlotte and Sarasota and will offer emergency kit essentials, free shelf-stable meals and connections to local support services.
A lightning strike ignited a palm tree near Englewood Wednesday, sending flames to the top of the tree before
Rain chances will remain limited near the coastline over the coming days, with most precipitation expected to fall inland
Below-average storm predictions should not lead to complacency, Triple-I warns.
Air quality in Sarasota reached unhealthy levels Monday evening and Tuesday morning,
A rare 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the northwest coast of Cuba in the southeast Gulf of Mexico on Monday, with shaking felt across west central Florida and as far north as Tallahassee.
Numerous reports of people feeling a tremor in Southwest Florida have been received but no damage has been seen.
Barrier islands stay cooler while inland areas see more storms, meteorologist explains.
The latest computer models are pulling back on the moisture and potential rainfall.
It’ll feel more humid tomorrow and throughout the week as a surge of moisture returns to southwest Florida.
Saturday temps at SRQ went from 91° at 2:15 PM, down to 84° by 3:15 PM as the winds shifted. Look for the same today
A nice sea breeze coming off the Gulf will give some relief to the heat by afternoon
Summer-like rain chances return for us beginning on Tuesday through the mid week with elevated rain chances to close out the workweek.
Next week we have a chance of our afternoon thunderstorms for several days
Heat index values will approach 100 degrees, so keep hydrated if you’re spending time outdoors.