Dangerous Heat Wave for the West; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain for Midwest and Plains

Severe storms and heavy rains are likely in the Upper Midwest and Plains through this evening. A long duration heat wave will build across the West through next week with excessive heat watches/warnings in effect from the Southwest to Northwest. TS Josephine is forecast to pass well north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while TS Kyle is forecast to move quickly away from land this weekend. Read More >

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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	15 Aug 9:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Longboat Key FL

Today

Scattered
T-storms
High: 92 °F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy
then Isolated
T-storms
Low: 82 °F
Sunday

Scattered
T-storms
High: 91 °F
Sunday
Night

Scattered
T-storms
Low: 81 °F
Monday

Scattered
T-storms
High: 91 °F
Monday
Night

Isolated
T-storms
Low: 80 °F
Tuesday

Scattered
T-storms
High: 91 °F
Tuesday
Night

Scattered
T-storms
Low: 79 °F
Wednesday

T-storms
Likely
High: 91 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.