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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 6:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport FL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport FL
 26.91°N 82°W (Elev. 7 ft)
Last Update:
2:16 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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