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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Myers, Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW)

Lat: 26.53°NLon: 81.77°WElev: 30ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Aug 3:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Captiva FL

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 101. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 83 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 101. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 83 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 89 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 82 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 89 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 83 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 89 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 101. North northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 101. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Captiva FL
 26.52°N 82.2°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
3:35 am EDT Aug 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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