Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sarasota / Bradenton, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ)

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	17 Aug 6:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Utopia FL

Tonight
Low: 76 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Isolated
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Scattered
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Scattered
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Scattered
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly 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 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.