Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
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FNUS52 KTBW 160719
FWFTBW
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Aside from elevated dispersions today mainly across parts of the
Nature Coast, typical summertime minimal fire concerns expected with
ample moisture remaining in place across the area along with daily
shower and storm chances through the forecast period.
Fog potential...No significant fog is expected.
FLZ139-162200-
Coastal Levy-
Including the cities of Cedar Key and Yankeetown
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 50 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 50 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (0) 72 (0) 93
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+1) 100 (+2) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 10 G20 SE 5 G16 SE 7 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 10 G20 SE 6 G17 S 6
Precip Amount 0.36 0.06 0.09
Precip Duration 7 2 10
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4400 400 3500
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SE 10 S 11
Dispersion Index 71 11 46
Max LVORI Early 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 7 3
Min Vsby Early 9 9 6
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ239-162200-
Inland Levy-
Including the cities of Chiefland, Bronson, and Williston
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
...HIGH DISPERSION INDICES EXPECTED TODAY...
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+1) 72 (+1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-2) 100 (0) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 9 G20 SE 3 SE 6 G15
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 8 G19 SE 4 S 5
Precip Amount 0.55 0.17 0.16
Precip Duration 6 2 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4700 400 5000
Transport Wnd (mph) S 15 SE 9 S 11
Dispersion Index 85 8 55
Max LVORI Early 5 8 5
Max LVORI Late 4 8 3
Min Vsby Early 10 10 9
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ142-162200-
Coastal Citrus-
Including the cities of Crystal River and Homosassa
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 40 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 40 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+3) 72 (0) 93
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-6) 100 (+1) 56
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 11 G19 SE 5 SE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 9 G19 SE 6 SW 6
Precip Amount 0.78 0.02 0.10
Precip Duration 8 2 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4600 400 3700
Transport Wnd (mph) S 15 SE 10 S 10
Dispersion Index 67 12 48
Max LVORI Early 5 7 5
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
Min Vsby Early 10 9 9
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ242-162200-
Inland Citrus-
Including the city of Inverness
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
...HIGH DISPERSION INDICES EXPECTED TODAY...
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+3) 72 (+1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-6) 100 (+1) 55
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 9 G19 SE 3 SE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 8 G19 SE 4 S 5
Precip Amount 0.58 0.02 0.25
Precip Duration 7 1 8
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 11 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5200 400 5400
Transport Wnd (mph) S 14 SE 8 S 10
Dispersion Index 90 7 59
Max LVORI Early 5 8 5
Max LVORI Late 5 9 4
Min Vsby Early 10 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ148-162200-
Coastal Hernando-
Including the cities of Hernando Beach and Bayport
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
...HIGH DISPERSION INDICES EXPECTED TODAY...
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 40 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 40 70
Temp (24h trend) 93 (+3) 73 (0) 94
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-3) 100 (+3) 56
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 10 G18 SE 5 SE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 9 G18 SE 6 SW 6
Precip Amount 0.49 0.02 0.14
Precip Duration 8 2 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4700 400 3800
Transport Wnd (mph) S 15 SE 10 S 11
Dispersion Index 77 13 53
Max LVORI Early 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 7 3
Min Vsby Early 10 9 9
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ248-162200-
Inland Hernando-
Including the cities of Brooksville and Spring Hill
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
...HIGH DISPERSION INDICES EXPECTED TODAY...
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+2) 72 (0) 94
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-2) 100 (+2) 55
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 10 G20 SE 4 SE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 9 G19 SE 5 S 6
Precip Amount 0.50 0.02 0.26
Precip Duration 8 1 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 11 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5100 400 5600
Transport Wnd (mph) S 15 SE 8 S 10
Dispersion Index 89 8 57
Max LVORI Early 5 8 5
Max LVORI Late 4 9 4
Min Vsby Early 10 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ043-162200-
Sumter-
Including the cities of Wildwood, Lake Panasoffkee, Bushnell,
and The Villages
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
...HIGH DISPERSION INDICES EXPECTED TODAY...
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+4) 73 (0) 93
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-9) 100 (+2) 55
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 9 G20 SE 4 SE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 8 G19 SE 5 SE 5
Precip Amount 0.43 0.13 0.34
Precip Duration 7 1 8
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 11 PM 8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5100 400 5600
Transport Wnd (mph) S 14 SE 8 S 11
Dispersion Index 89 8 61
Max LVORI Early 5 8 5
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
Min Vsby Early 10 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds
around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ149-162200-
Coastal Pasco-
Including the cities of Port Richey and Hudson
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 40 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 40 70
Temp (24h trend) 90 (+1) 73 (-1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 62 (-3) 98 (+3) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 11 G19 SE 6 SE 8 G15
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 11 G19 SE 6 S 7
Precip Amount 0.36 0.03 0.25
Precip Duration 8 3 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4800 400 3900
Transport Wnd (mph) S 17 SE 10 S 12
Dispersion Index 70 14 60
Max LVORI Early 4 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 6 3
Min Vsby Early 7 9 8
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ249-162200-
Inland Pasco-
Including the cities of Dade City and Zephyrhills
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
...HIGH DISPERSION INDICES EXPECTED TODAY...
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 20 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+2) 73 (0) 93
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-4) 100 (+3) 55
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 10 G19 SE 4 SE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 9 G19 SE 5 S 6
Precip Amount 0.49 0.04 0.39
Precip Duration 8 1 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5300 400 5600
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SE 8 S 11
Dispersion Index 85 9 60
Max LVORI Early 5 7 5
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
Min Vsby Early 10 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ050-162200-
Pinellas-
Including the cities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 40 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 40 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+1) 75 (-1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-4) 99 (+7) 56
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 13 G20 SE 8 G15 SE 10 G16
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 13 G20 SE 9 G16 S 8
Precip Amount 0.27 0.04 0.14
Precip Duration 8 3 10
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4100 400 3700
Transport Wnd (mph) S 18 SE 12 S 12
Dispersion Index 60 20 52
Max LVORI Early 4 5 4
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
Min Vsby Early 6 9 6
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ151-162200-
Coastal Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Tampa, Apollo Beach, and Westchase
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+1) 74 (-1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-2) 100 (+6) 56
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 10 G18 SE 6 SE 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 10 G18 SE 7 S 7
Precip Amount 0.44 0.02 0.29
Precip Duration 8 2 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 5 AM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4800 400 4800
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SE 9 S 11
Dispersion Index 69 13 56
Max LVORI Early 4 6 4
Max LVORI Late 4 6 4
Min Vsby Early 8 9 9
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ251-162200-
Inland Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Brandon, Plant City, and Sun City Center
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+1) 73 (0) 93
RH % (24h trend) 61 (0) 100 (+3) 55
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 10 G18 SE 5 SE 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 10 G19 SE 5 S 6
Precip Amount 0.51 0.04 0.47
Precip Duration 8 2 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4900 400 5100
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SE 8 S 11
Dispersion Index 71 10 60
Max LVORI Early 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
Min Vsby Early 9 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ052-162200-
Polk-
Including the cities of Lakeland and Winter Haven
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 20 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 20 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+2) 73 (+1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-5) 100 (+1) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 11 G20 SE 5 SE 8 G15
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 10 G19 SE 5 SE 7 G15
Precip Amount 0.29 0.07 0.34
Precip Duration 5 0 8
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 11 PM 8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4800 400 5100
Transport Wnd (mph) S 15 SE 8 SE 11
Dispersion Index 65 8 53
Max LVORI Early 5 7 5
Max LVORI Late 4 9 4
Min Vsby Early 10 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds
around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ155-162200-
Coastal Manatee-
Including the cities of Bradenton and Anna Maria Island
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 40 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 40 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+2) 74 (-2) 93
RH % (24h trend) 62 (-2) 99 (+6) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 13 G20 SE 9 G16 SE 10 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 13 G20 SE 9 G17 S 9
Precip Amount 0.18 0.03 0.24
Precip Duration 8 3 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3900 400 3800
Transport Wnd (mph) S 18 SE 12 S 12
Dispersion Index 62 17 54
Max LVORI Early 4 5 4
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
Min Vsby Early 6 9 7
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ255-162200-
Inland Manatee-
Including the cities of Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, and Myakka City
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (0) 74 (+1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 62 (+1) 100 (+2) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 12 G19 SE 5 SE 9
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 11 G18 SE 7 S 7
Precip Amount 0.39 0.01 0.47
Precip Duration 8 2 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4200 400 4600
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SE 9 SE 11
Dispersion Index 62 7 59
Max LVORI Early 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 7 4
Min Vsby Early 6 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. North
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ160-162200-
Coastal Sarasota-
Including the cities of Venice, Sarasota, and Englewood
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 70 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+2) 75 (-2) 93
RH % (24h trend) 63 (-4) 97 (+4) 58
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 12 G20 SE 7 SE 10 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 13 G21 SE 8 G17 S 9 G15
Precip Amount 0.16 0.07 0.26
Precip Duration 7 3 10
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3800 400 3800
Transport Wnd (mph) S 18 SE 11 SE 11
Dispersion Index 63 16 48
Max LVORI Early 4 5 4
Max LVORI Late 3 6 4
Min Vsby Early 6 9 6
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ260-162200-
Inland Sarasota-
Including the city of North Port
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+1) 75 (0) 93
RH % (24h trend) 63 (0) 96 (+1) 58
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 11 G20 SE 5 SE 9 G15
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 11 G20 SE 6 S 7
Precip Amount 0.17 0.03 0.42
Precip Duration 8 3 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 5 AM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3900 400 4400
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SE 9 SE 10
Dispersion Index 63 7 55
Max LVORI Early 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 4 6 4
Min Vsby Early 6 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. North
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ056-162200-
Hardee-
Including the cities of Wauchula, Bowling Green, and Zolfo Springs
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 20 70
Temp (24h trend) 93 (+2) 73 (0) 93
RH % (24h trend) 61 (+1) 100 (+3) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 11 G18 SE 5 SE 9 G15
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 10 G19 SE 5 SE 8 G15
Precip Amount 0.44 0.11 0.42
Precip Duration 7 0 8
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 11 PM 8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4400 400 4700
Transport Wnd (mph) S 15 SE 7 SE 12
Dispersion Index 59 7 53
Max LVORI Early 5 7 5
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
Min Vsby Early 10 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ061-162200-
DeSoto-
Including the city of Arcadia
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 20 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 20 70
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+2) 74 (+1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 61 (0) 100 (+3) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 9 G18 SE 5 SE 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 9 G18 SE 5 SE 7
Precip Amount 0.44 0.07 0.47
Precip Duration 8 1 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3800 400 4900
Transport Wnd (mph) S 14 SE 7 SE 12
Dispersion Index 66 5 54
Max LVORI Early 5 7 6
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
Min Vsby Early 6 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. North
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ057-162200-
Highlands-
Including the cities of Sebring, Avon Park, and Placid Lakes
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 70 20 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 20 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+2) 73 (+1) 91
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-8) 100 (+1) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 8 G19 SE 4 SE 7 G16
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 8 G19 SE 4 SE 7 G17
Precip Amount 0.18 0.13 0.35
Precip Duration 5 0 8
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 11 PM 8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3900 400 4200
Transport Wnd (mph) S 14 SE 8 SE 12
Dispersion Index 67 6 54
Max LVORI Early 5 8 6
Max LVORI Late 4 9 4
Min Vsby Early 10 10 7
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ162-162200-
Coastal Charlotte-
Including the cities of Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+3) 75 (-1) 92
RH % (24h trend) 59 (-6) 96 (+3) 56
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 11 G19 SE 6 SE 9 G15
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 12 G19 SE 7 SE 8
Precip Amount 0.26 0.02 0.39
Precip Duration 7 3 10
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3600 400 4100
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SE 10 SE 11
Dispersion Index 60 13 51
Max LVORI Early 4 5 4
Max LVORI Late 3 6 4
Min Vsby Early 6 9 6
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ262-162200-
Inland Charlotte-
Including the city of Babcock Ranch
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 80 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+1) 74 (+1) 92
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-1) 100 (+4) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 9 G16 E 4 SE 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 9 G16 E 5 SE 7
Precip Amount 0.33 0.03 0.45
Precip Duration 8 2 8
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM 8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3900 400 4300
Transport Wnd (mph) S 14 SE 7 SE 11
Dispersion Index 67 6 51
Max LVORI Early 5 7 6
Max LVORI Late 4 8 4
Min Vsby Early 6 10 10
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ165-162200-
Coastal Lee-
Including the cities of Cape Coral, Captiva, and Sanibel
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 70 40 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 40 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+3) 75 (-2) 92
RH % (24h trend) 62 (-4) 98 (+7) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 12 G20 SE 8 SE 9 G16
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 12 G20 E 8 S 8 G16
Precip Amount 0.21 0.03 0.38
Precip Duration 7 3 10
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3500 400 4100
Transport Wnd (mph) S 16 SE 11 SE 11
Dispersion Index 54 13 44
Max LVORI Early 4 5 4
Max LVORI Late 3 5 4
Min Vsby Early 6 9 6
Min Vsby Late 6 9 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ265-162200-
Inland Lee-
Including the cities of Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres
319 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 80 30 80
Chance of Thunder (%) 70 30 70
Temp (24h trend) 91 (+2) 74 (0) 92
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-2) 99 (+4) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SE 9 G18 SE 5 SE 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) S 9 G18 E 5 SE 7
Precip Amount 0.25 0.02 0.48
Precip Duration 7 2 10
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 2 AM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 3600 400 4200
Transport Wnd (mph) S 14 SE 8 SE 10
Dispersion Index 65 6 50
Max LVORI Early 5 6 5
Max LVORI Late 3 7 5
Min Vsby Early 6 10 6
Min Vsby Late 6 10 6
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
$$