Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.5 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 27 Jan 11:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Sarasota-Bradenton Intl Airport FL

Cold Weather Advisory until January 28, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 28, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Wed

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Wind chill values as low as 28 early. North northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Wind chill values as low as 34 early. North northeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Windy, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 35. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Wind chill values as low as 28 early. North northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Wind chill values as low as 34 early. North northeast wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Windy, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Windy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl Airport FL
 27.4°N 82.57°W (Elev. 0 ft)
1:58 pm EST Jan 27, 2026
12am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
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