September 20, 2019 at 6:18 AM

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Drier air is in place on the Suncoast will limit the rain chances. A wave of tropical moisture will glide into South Florida Saturday and slightly increase our rain chance. But even so, the rain chance will only be 20% and most of us will not see showers. Skies will be mostly sunny and relative humidity will be low for this time of year.

September 20, 2019 at 6:18 AM

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ABC7 Sarasota 2019 Hurricane Guide

Staying dry along the Suncoast as high pressure continues to keep skies clear

A taste of some slightly cooler air was felt on Thursday across the area. This will continue Friday morning but should quickly moisten up over the weekend.

Published September 19, 2019 at 6:58 PM

Cold front to bring slightly cooler temperatures to Suncoast Thursday

A backdoor cold front, which means a front moving in from the NE to the SW will be moving through late on Wednesday and early Thursday morning.

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Published September 17, 2019 at 7:26 PM

Hurricane Humberto draws down some dry air into the Suncoast

Humberto will be heading toward Bermuda on Tuesday and could get even stronger.

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The Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine located near the central Bahamas will continue to become better organized and move to the northwest.

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Published September 13, 2019 at 6:33 AM

Potential tropical cyclone could be Humberto as it moves closer to FL

Well here we go again! The two of the most reliable storm forecast models are at odds as to what is going to happen with this tropical system over the next several days.

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Published September 12, 2019 at 9:54 PM

Abaco and Grand Bahama Island under tropical storm warnings as Potential Tropical Cyclone forms

The National Hurricane Center has now put out a cone of uncertainty which includes parts of Florida.

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Published September 12, 2019 at 5:23 PM

Venice Flight Continues Taking Emergency Supplies to Bahamian Islands Devastated by Hurricane Dorian

1,600 pounds of things like tarps, toiletries, clothes and items to clear debris will fill their plane. They’ll be making trips several times to the islands or as close as they can get to them.

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Published September 9, 2019 at 1:51 PM

Rotary Club of Englewood collecting supplies for hurricane victims

The Rotary Club of Englewood is at work to collect supplies and items needed for those impacted by Hurricane Dorian.

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Published September 6, 2019 at 1:30 PM

Sarasota Military Academy helping Bahamas

Sarasota Military Academy is at work to help those impacted in the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian.

Published September 5, 2019 at 9:52 AM

SunCoast Blood Bank still in need of blood and platelet donations

The SunCoast Blood Bank is still in need of blood and platelet donations, even though the Suncoast didn't see a direct impact from Hurricane Dorian. The blood bank is part of an affiliation that helps out other blood banks in need.

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Published September 5, 2019 at 8:15 AM

Dorian has become a stronger storm as it nears the South Carolina coast. On the back side of the storm the system will draw down dry and stable air in the upper air which forms of the premier of a hurricane. The dry air will remove any chance for rain today and for the next few days on the Suncoast.

Published September 5, 2019 at 5:57 AM

Dorian goes major again as winds increase to 115 mph

Hurricane Dorian continues to move toward the Carolina coast and dry air continues to spill in behind it. That means we can expect plenty of sunshine on Thursday with highs in the low 90′s.

Bob Harrigan

Published September 4, 2019 at 8:10 PM

Places to donate on the Suncoast for Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas

If you want to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, a few organizations on the Suncoast are gathering supplies.

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Published September 4, 2019 at 2:39 PM

Three vans full of animals find refuge from Dorian at local animal shelter

People with the organization brought three vans full of animals across the state to the Bishop Animal Shelter. In total, 42 extra animals, including dogs, cats and rabbits, are looking for foster homes.

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Published September 4, 2019 at 2:29 PM

Local school teacher and students plan to travel to Ft. Lauderdale and deliver donations for Dorian victims in the Bahamas

A Bradenton school teacher and students plans to travel to Ft. Lauderdale to deliver donations for Dorian victims in the Bahamas

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Published September 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Suncoast will see sunny skies and breezy winds thanks to Hurricane Dorian

Heavy rain will fall on that coast Wednesday and surf will be elevated. But on our coast, we’ll see breezy conditions, prompting Small Craft and Rip Current advisories. The breezy conditions will likely begin to subside by Friday as Dorian continues to move away.

John Scalzi

Published September 4, 2019 at 6:35 AM

Red Cross prepares to help Hurricane Dorian victims

Locally, people are stepping up to help victims of Hurricane Dorian. The Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross has already deployed about 15 staff members and volunteers to Orlando.

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Published September 4, 2019 at 5:25 AM

Dorian continues NW losing some of its punch but still giving a big blow to E. Florida

Dorian continues to move away from the NW Bahamas staying offshore of Florida as it moves NW at 5-10 mph. The top winds now down to 110 mph making it a strong category 2 hurricane.

Bob Harrigan

Published September 3, 2019 at 7:40 PM

Hurricane Dorian missed us, so what do you do with your sandbags?

You have a few options. If the sand is dry and unused, you can use it for future flood protection or for home landscaping. If it’s wet or used and you live in Sarasota County, leave it with the curbside trash (as long as the sandbag doesn’t weigh more than 40 pounds).

ABC7 Staff

Published September 3, 2019 at 2:26 PM

Hurricane Dorian, still a Category 3, begins to make turn and head northward

Dorian’s forecast track continues to keep the storm off the coast of Florida with the forecast cone now keeping the uncertainty of two thirds error off land. The effects of the storm will still be felt on the Atlantic coast with gusty winds, rain and high water.

John Scalzi

Published September 3, 2019 at 9:30 AM

More than 2,100 price gouging complaints received since State of Emergency declared in Florida

The abuse line was activated on August 28, the same day Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency. From then through Labor Day, the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division says it’s received more than 2,100 complaints about price gouging.

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Published September 3, 2019 at 9:30 AM

Suncoast hosts offer free refuge for Hurricane Dorian evacuees through Airbnb program

They’ve activated the program to help people who are trying to escape the wrath of Hurricane Dorian. Here on the Suncoast, there are several people who have opened up their homes for free to house displaced residents, evacuees and first responders of Hurricane Dorian.

Taylor Torregano

Published September 2, 2019 at 11:14 PM

Bradenton woman relieved her family is safe in the Bahamas but fears for other relatives in Abaco

“It’s not a good feeling when you know there is a horrible strong hurricane and you don’t know what’s going on with your family," says Xtavia Bailey.

Marla Spence

Published September 2, 2019 at 10:43 PM

Suncoast organizations helping victims of Hurricane Dorian

As Hurricane Dorian slowly and methodically approaches Florida’s East Coast, members of Suncoast fire-rescue departments have deployed for relief.

Duhane Lindo

Published September 2, 2019 at 9:19 PM

Dorian starting to weaken but still a major storm

For the past 2 days now Dorian has been ripping up the NW Bahama Islands with winds of 185 mph. Those winds are now down to 140 mph with gusts of 175 mph.

Bob Harrigan

Published September 2, 2019 at 8:15 PM

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