Heavy Rainfall for Portions of the West and Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat for the Northwest

A front will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms over the Central Rockies and Southern Plains. Heavy rains are also possible in southern Arizona. A dangerous heat wave continues across the Pacific Northwest. Hot, dry conditions and lightning may cause new fire starts across the Cascades. Conversely, a cold front will bring unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the lower 48. 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 S 5 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 8:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Arcadia FL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 91. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Arcadia FL
 27.25°N 81.89°W (Elev. 23 ft)
1:38 pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
9pm EDT Aug 24, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 31, 2025
 
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