Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	NW 8 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	20 Aug 5:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Rotonda West FL

Tonight
Low: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 83 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 8 to 13 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 83. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 100. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 83. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.