Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	23 Aug 3:53 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport FL

Overnight
Low: 78 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 79 °F
Showers
Likely then
Scattered
T-storms
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Monday
High: 91 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Isolated
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Showers
Likely then
Scattered
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 90. Heat index values as high as 98. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 92. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 92. Chance of precipitation is 80%.