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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 83°F (28°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index104°F (40°C)
Last update 22 Aug 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Arcadia FL

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 94 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Light south wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 93 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 93 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 94 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Light south wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Arcadia FL
 27.29°N 81.83°W (Elev. 43 ft)
Last Update:
7:37 am EDT Aug 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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