Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index105°F (41°C)
Last update 28 Jul 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Southeast Arcadia FL

Heat Advisory July 29, 12:00pm until July 29, 07:00pm
Heat Advisory July 28, 01:41pm until July 28, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 28, 01:41pm until July 28, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 98 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 78 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 111. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 94. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Southeast Arcadia FL
 27.2°N 81.84°W (Elev. 59 ft)
1:37 pm EDT Jul 28, 2025
1pm EDT Jul 28, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 3, 2025
 
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