Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92° N Lon: 81.99° W Elev: 23 ft.

Partly Cloudy

94°F

34°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 21 Jun 3:53 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

DeSoto County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday And Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 105.



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