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Abnormally Dry to Extreme Drought Continues across West Central and Southwest Florida

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Rip Current Statement in effect from July 19, 06:00 AM EDT until July 20, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 27.4° N Lon: 82.56° W Elev: 30 ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain

77°F

25°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	19 Jul 4:53 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Coastal Manatee

Today

Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday

Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Breezy with highs around 90. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers, mainly in the evening. Humid with lows around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 106.

Tuesday Night Through Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday

Sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday

Sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 105.