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Abnormally Dry to Extreme Drought Continues across West Central and Southwest Florida

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Rip Current Statement in effect from July 29, 08:00 AM EDT until July 31, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	28 Jul 10:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Cortez FL

Tonight
Low: 80 °F
Isolated
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Showers
Likely then
Scattered
T-storms and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 80 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Scattered
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 78 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Friday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 78 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Saturday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 78 °F
Scattered
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 106. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.