A breezy east wind will keep the sea breeze close to the coast today and much of the area will see temperatures climb into the low 90′s this afternoon.
A large area of high pressure at the surface and into the upper reaches of the atmosphere will dominate our weather scene for the next week and beyond.
Hot, hazy and humid weather, the three H’s, are on the way. High pressure and dry air continues to build in today. Only very limited rain chances today and mostly in the most southern part of the Suncoast, from Venice southward.
Get ready for some fairly quiet weather over the next 7 days as high pressure begins to dig in over the SE U.S. Typically in May we only see about 3 inches of rainfall.
High pressure to the north will build in today and sunshine will poke through the cloud cover. Only slight rain chances today as our front is well to the south and in the process of decay.
The weather will be getting back to more typical weather for May here along the Suncoast. Last week we got a taste of summer with temperatures in the low to mid 90s and afternoon and evening thunderstorms.
A cold front is in the process of slowly sinking south and with it comes a good chance for morning storms. This morning showers and thunderstorms will move on shore with about 50% coverage.
A weak cold front and some energy moving in from the Gulf will bring some clouds along with a good chance for showers and a few thunderstorms on Tuesday.
Month to date May rainfall totals are above the normal and we will continue to add to the rain bucket for the next two days. A southwest wind has been driving moisture into the atmosphere above the Suncoast which leads to instability in our weather.
The cold front bringing all the thunderstorms and flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast States is taking its time getting to the Suncoast. As a result, we should see mostly sunny skies for Mother’s Day.
An east to southeast wind for the first half of the day along with lots of sunshine will boost high temperatures to near 90 once again. Temperatures have been above average for most of the spring.
Slight changes in the atmosphere could bring big changes to the afternoon rain pattern. It will be a calm start to the day with mostly sunny skies and dry weather.
An east wind will warm our afternoon high temperatures to near the 90 mark, just as happened yesterday. This trend for 5 to 8 degree above normal temperatures will continue into the weekend.
A front moved past yesterday and will continue to drift south today but no cool air for us. In fact, our temperatures will climb today to near 90 with mostly sunny skies.
Winds will be coming in off the Gulf of Mexico which will help to bring the showers and thunderstorms from the Gulf back on shore tonight through the morning hours on Monday.
The beach will be the place to be on Saturday as west winds will keep the temperatures in check. Highs along the Suncoast beaches will be in the low to mid 80s while a mile or two inland the temperatures will be in the upper 80s by 2-3 p.m.
Storms brought some heavy rain to parts of the Suncoast on Thursday. North Port had the most with a whopping 2-4 inches in just a short period of time on Thursday afternoon.
It’s a First Alert Weather Day. A rapid increase in tropical moisture and a low pressure area approaching the east coast of Florida will combine to increase the afternoon rain chance to 70% with thunderstorms possible.
For the next two days we will see mostly sunny skies and well above average temperatures. Yesterday we hit 91 for a high and we may do about that today in many places.
It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer all across the Suncoast. Not totally, as the humidity will not be as oppressive as it can be during July and August.
Winds will begin to shift to the south today and humidity will continue to rise. There will be a few more clouds in the sky today and the afternoon high in the mid 80′s will feel more humid.
Another warm and mostly sunny day for the Suncoast with highs in the mid 80s. We may see a few extra high clouds in the sky today but we stay rain free. Winds will be light and variable today with winds eventually shifting to the south by tomorrow.
A simple forecast for the next few days as high pressure drives our weather pattern. Dry air aloft brings sunny skies and mild afternoon temperatures with low humidity,
Numerous advisories are already up in advance of a strong cold front which will bring showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, mainly Friday afternoon.
One more day of nice weather and then the weather takes a turn for the worse after that. Thursday we can expect partly cloudy skies with warm temperatures.
A complex storm system continues to progress eastward spreading strong to severe weather across the northern Gulf coast today from Louisiana to the panhandle of Florida.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day. The Storm Prediction Center puts the Suncoast in a slight risk for severe weather on Friday with the most likely timing being in the afternoon.
High pressure in the Atlantic shifts winds to the east today. That slight shift brings warmer afternoon temperatures after the cool start to the morning.
A front is moving past the area today and bringing in a breezy northwest wind. That wind will draw down a bit cooler air and much drier air for several days before the heat and humidity returns mid-week.
The cold front is getting ready to move over us and in its wake we will be left with some stellar weather for the majority of the work week. The front will bring a few hours of showers and the possibility of some thunderstorms.
You won’t notice by the warm temperatures that a cold front is coming through on Sunday night but you will get a line of rain that moves through late in the day on Sunday.
This weekend high pressure builds across Florida with dry air aloft as winds shift to the south and humidity increases. Temperatures respond and rise into the mid 80 along the coast to near 90 well inland.
Upper air energy and a surface cold front will move across the Suncoast this morning and into the afternoon bringing with it showers and thunderstorms.
An area of low pressure moving through the lower MS Valley will sweep a cold front our way on Tuesday. This front will bring a good chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly in the late morning and early afternoon on Tuesday.
It will be a First Alert Weather Day tomorrow with a risk of severe weather. Today, however, will be quiet with warm and humid weather and only a few inland showers.
In the pre-dawn hours of Friday a storm complex to our north sent a gust front southward. This wind boundary triggered a line of storms that fell apart as it moved south into the area. A few sprinkles and some light rain in Manatee county will leave only clouds behind by shortly after dawn.
