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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

Mostly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Cortez FL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northwest wind around 7 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northwest wind around 7 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Cortez FL
 27.45°N 82.64°W (Elev. 7 ft)
Last Update:
3:53 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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