Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sarasota-Bradenton Intl Airport FL

Heat Advisory July 29, 12:00pm until July 29, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl Airport FL
 27.39°N 82.54°W (Elev. 23 ft)
2:15 am EDT Jul 29, 2025
4am EDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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