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

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Myers, Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW)

Lat: 26.53°NLon: 81.77°WElev: 30ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 14 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.1 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 27 Jan 12:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Myers, SW Florida Intl Airport FL

Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 12:00am until January 28, 09:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 01:30am until January 27, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 01:30am until January 27, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Wind chill values as low as 35 early. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Wind chill values as low as 35 early. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 38. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Myers, SW Florida Intl Airport FL
 26.53°N 81.76°W (Elev. 16 ft)
Last Update:
12:35 am EST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Jan 27, 2026-6pm EST Feb 2, 2026
 
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