Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from August 15, 11:00 AM EDT until August 15, 07:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

A Few Clouds

95°F

35°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	108°F (42°C)
Last update	15 Aug 3:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Arcadia FL

Heat Advisory until August 15, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until August 15, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Fri
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 98 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Scattered
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 108. East wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Saturday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

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