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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 16 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 6 Apr 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Palmetto FL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Windy, with a northeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Windy, with an east northeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Windy, with an east northeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Windy, with a northeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Windy, with an east northeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Windy, with an east northeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Palmetto FL
 27.51°N 82.58°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
2:53 pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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