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Storm Surge Flooding Continues in the Outer Banks; Dangerous Heat in the West

Storm surge flooding will continue through tonight in the Outer Banks in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin continues to move away from the U.S. Wind gusts up to tropical storm force are possible along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts through Friday. A dangerous, record heat wave will continue across the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 22 Aug 12:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ellenton FL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 93 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 92 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 80 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 79 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 79 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ellenton FL
 27.53°N 82.53°W (Elev. 10 ft)
Last Update:
2:18 pm EDT Aug 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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