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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flooding Threats in the South

Organized severe thunderstorms capable of producing mainly large hail and perhaps damaging winds are expected across portions of Louisiana this afternoon with a second round further west tonight. Heavy thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding over portions of the northern Gulf Coast today through Saturday. Several inches of excessive rainfall are possible with Flash Flood Watches in effect. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sarasota / Bradenton, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ)

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 13 Apr 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sarasota FLSimilar City Names

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 6 mph becoming west.

    Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 67 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East southeast wind around 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 7 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 69 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 76 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 71 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

    High: 77 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 70 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 78 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 6 mph becoming west.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. East southeast wind around 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Sarasota FLSimilar City Names
 27.33°N 82.55°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
6:41 am EDT Apr 13, 2021
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Apr 13, 2021-6pm EDT Apr 19, 2021
 
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