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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

.DISCUSSION...
No fire weather concerns as relative humidity values will remain
above critical levels. Warm and humid summertime conditions will
continue, with scattered to numerous mainly afternoon showers
and thunderstorms each day.

Fog potential...No significant fog is expected.


FLZ139-172230-
Coastal Levy-
Including the cities of Cedar Key and Yankeetown
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Mclear       Pcldy        Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     50           20           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           20           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+2)      73 (-2)      94
RH % (24h trend)      55 (-14)     99 (+3)      59
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  7 G16    SE  3        SE  5
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SW  6        SE  3        SW  5
Precip Amount         0.13         0.05         0.03
Precip Duration       5            1            5
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   2 AM         8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4600         400          4600
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 10         SE  5        S  9
Dispersion Index      54           5            42
Max LVORI Early       5            7            6
Max LVORI Late        4            7            3
Min Vsby Early        10           9            9
Min Vsby Late         8            9            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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 mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ239-172230-
Inland Levy-
Including the cities of Chiefland, Bronson, and Williston
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mclear       Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           20           30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           20           30
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+2)      73 (0)       94
RH % (24h trend)      60 (-6)      99 (+1)      60
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  7 G15    Lgt/Var      SE  4
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  5         Lgt/Var      SW  4
Precip Amount         0.17         0.10         0.06
Precip Duration       5            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   2 AM         8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4900         400          5200
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  9         SE  5        S  9
Dispersion Index      57           4            46
Max LVORI Early       6            7            6
Max LVORI Late        4            8            3
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        9            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. South 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.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ142-172230-
Coastal Citrus-
Including the cities of Crystal River and Homosassa
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     50           30           30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           30
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+2)      73 (-1)      93
RH % (24h trend)      62 (-4)      100 (+2)     60
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  8        SE  3        SE  5
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SW  6        SE  3        SW  5
Precip Amount         0.31         0.12         0.04
Precip Duration       4            2            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   2 AM         8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4700         400          4100
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  9         SE  7        S  9
Dispersion Index      47           7            34
Max LVORI Early       6            7            6
Max LVORI Late        4            8            4
Min Vsby Early        10           9            9
Min Vsby Late         10           9            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated 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. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ242-172230-
Inland Citrus-
Including the city of Inverness
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mclear       Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+1)      73 (0)       94
RH % (24h trend)      58 (-4)      100 (+1)     57
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  6        Lgt/Var      SE  4
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  5         Lgt/Var      SW  4
Precip Amount         0.40         0.27         0.17
Precip Duration       4            2            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   2 AM         8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    5400         400          5100
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  9         SE  6        S  8
Dispersion Index      53           5            43
Max LVORI Early       6            8            8
Max LVORI Late        4            9            4
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. South 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.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ148-172230-
Coastal Hernando-
Including the cities of Hernando Beach and Bayport
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      94 (+2)      74 (0)       95
RH % (24h trend)      60 (-3)      100 (+3)     60
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  8        SE  3        SE  5
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SW  6        SE  4        SW  5
Precip Amount         0.65         0.15         0.02
Precip Duration       4            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4900         400          4300
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 10         SE  7        S  9
Dispersion Index      55           7            39
Max LVORI Early       5            7            6
Max LVORI Late        4            8            3
Min Vsby Early        10           9            9
Min Vsby Late         8            9            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated 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. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.

$$

FLZ248-172230-
Inland Hernando-
Including the cities of Brooksville and Spring Hill
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      94 (+1)      73 (0)       95
RH % (24h trend)      56 (-5)      100 (+2)     56
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  7        Lgt/Var      SE  5
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  6         SE  3        SW  4
Precip Amount         0.36         0.25         0.04
Precip Duration       5            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    5300         300          5200
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  9         SE  6        S  8
Dispersion Index      58           4            44
Max LVORI Early       6            8            8
Max LVORI Late        4            9            3
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ043-172230-
Sumter-
Including the cities of Wildwood, Lake Panasoffkee, Bushnell,
and The Villages
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Mclear       Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+1)      74 (-1)      95
RH % (24h trend)      59 (-4)      100 (+3)     57
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  7        Lgt/Var      SE  5
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SE  5        SE  3        S  4
Precip Amount         0.31         0.25         0.03
Precip Duration       5            1            2
Precip Begin          11 AM        Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    5400         400          5000
Transport Wnd (mph)   S  9         SE  6        S  7
Dispersion Index      54           5            42
Max LVORI Early       6            7            7
Max LVORI Late        4            8            3
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ149-172230-
Coastal Pasco-
Including the cities of Port Richey and Hudson
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           40           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           40           40
Temp (24h trend)      94 (+3)      74 (-1)      94
RH % (24h trend)      59 (-8)      99 (+5)      60
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  8 G15    E  3         SE  6
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SW  7        SE  5        SW  5
Precip Amount         0.80         0.02         0.14
Precip Duration       5            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4900         400          4400
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 10         SE  7        S  9
Dispersion Index      63           7            45
Max LVORI Early       5            6            5
Max LVORI Late        4            7            4
Min Vsby Early        10           9            9
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        9            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated 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 upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ249-172230-
Inland Pasco-
Including the cities of Dade City and Zephyrhills
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+1)      74 (0)       94
RH % (24h trend)      59 (-4)      100 (+4)     56
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  7        Lgt/Var      SE  5
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  6         SE  4        S  4
Precip Amount         0.40         0.15         0.06
Precip Duration       5            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    5300         300          5000
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 10         SE  6        S  8
Dispersion Index      59           5            48
Max LVORI Early       6            7            7
Max LVORI Late        4            8            3
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ050-172230-
Pinellas-
Including the cities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           40           30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           40           30
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+3)      75 (-2)      94
RH % (24h trend)      56 (-14)     99 (+7)      60
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE 10 G16    SE  5        SE  8
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  8         SE  7        SW  6
Precip Amount         0.30         0.03         0.04
Precip Duration       5            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4200         400          4400
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 11         SE  8        S 10
Dispersion Index      53           15           41
Max LVORI Early       4            5            5
Max LVORI Late        4            6            3
Min Vsby Early        10           9            9
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        8            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ151-172230-
Coastal Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Tampa, Apollo Beach, and Westchase
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      94 (+3)      74 (-2)      95
RH % (24h trend)      58 (-10)     100 (+6)     58
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  8        E  4         SE  6
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  7         E  5         S  5
Precip Amount         0.43         0.03         0.04
Precip Duration       5            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    5000         400          4600
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 10         SE  7        S  9
Dispersion Index      59           10           44
Max LVORI Early       5            6            5
Max LVORI Late        4            6            3
Min Vsby Early        10           9            9
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        9            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ251-172230-
Inland Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Brandon, Plant City, and Sun City Center
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      94 (+2)      74 (0)       95
RH % (24h trend)      57 (-9)      100 (+3)     57
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  8        E  3         SE  6
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  7         E  4         SE  5
Precip Amount         0.38         0.09         0.05
Precip Duration       5            1            2
Precip Begin          11 AM        Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    5100         400          4900
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 10        SE  7        SE  9
Dispersion Index      59           7            46
Max LVORI Early       6            6            6
Max LVORI Late        4            7            3
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. North winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ052-172230-
Polk-
Including the cities of Lakeland and Winter Haven
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Mclear
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           20           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+1)      73 (-1)      94
RH % (24h trend)      56 (-8)      100 (+1)     53
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  8 G15    SE  4        SE  6
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SE  8 G15    E  4         SE  6
Precip Amount         0.22         0.03         0.03
Precip Duration       5            0            2
Precip Begin          11 AM        Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4700         400          4800
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 11        SE  7        SE  8
Dispersion Index      51           6            43
Max LVORI Early       6            7            7
Max LVORI Late        4            8            3
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ155-172230-
Coastal Manatee-
Including the cities of Bradenton and Anna Maria Island
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           40           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           40           40
Temp (24h trend)      94 (+3)      75 (-1)      94
RH % (24h trend)      60 (-9)      100 (+5)     59
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE 10 G16    E  6         SE  9
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  9 G15     E  7         SW  7
Precip Amount         0.18         0.04         0.22
Precip Duration       5            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4600         400          4400
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 11         E  8         S 10
Dispersion Index      54           14           39
Max LVORI Early       5            5            5
Max LVORI Late        4            6            3
Min Vsby Early        10           9            9
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        8            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ255-172230-
Inland Manatee-
Including the cities of Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, and Myakka City
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      94 (+2)      74 (0)       95
RH % (24h trend)      59 (-9)      100 (+2)     57
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  9        E  5         SE  8
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  7         E  6         SE  6
Precip Amount         0.41         0.01         0.04
Precip Duration       5            1            2
Precip Begin          11 AM        Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4800         400          4900
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 10        E  7         SE  9
Dispersion Index      59           8            48
Max LVORI Early       6            6            5
Max LVORI Late        4            7            4
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. North winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ160-172230-
Coastal Sarasota-
Including the cities of Venice, Sarasota, and Englewood
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+3)      76 (0)       94
RH % (24h trend)      61 (-9)      99 (+4)      58
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  9 G15    E  4         SE  8
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  8 G15     E  6         S  7
Precip Amount         0.12         0.01         0.14
Precip Duration       5            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4600         400          4900
Transport Wnd (mph)   S 11         E  8         SE 10
Dispersion Index      56           13           48
Max LVORI Early       5            6            5
Max LVORI Late        4            6            4
Min Vsby Early        10           9            9
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        9            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 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. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ260-172230-
Inland Sarasota-
Including the city of North Port
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+2)      75 (0)       94
RH % (24h trend)      61 (-6)      99 (+3)      58
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  9        E  4         SE  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   S  7         E  5         S  6
Precip Amount         0.48         0.01         0.08
Precip Duration       5            1            2
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4900         400          5100
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 10        E  6         SE 10
Dispersion Index      60           8            57
Max LVORI Early       5            6            5
Max LVORI Late        4            6            4
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. North winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ056-172230-
Hardee-
Including the cities of Wauchula, Bowling Green, and Zolfo Springs
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           20           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           20           40
Temp (24h trend)      94 (+2)      74 (0)       95
RH % (24h trend)      62 (-4)      100 (+2)     58
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  9        E  4         SE  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SE  8        E  5         SE  7
Precip Amount         0.22         0.01         0.03
Precip Duration       5            0            2
Precip Begin          11 AM        Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4000         300          4400
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 11        SE  6        SE  9
Dispersion Index      53           6            48
Max LVORI Early       6            6            7
Max LVORI Late        4            8            3
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ061-172230-
DeSoto-
Including the city of Arcadia
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           20           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           20           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+1)      75 (+1)      94
RH % (24h trend)      62 (-4)      99 (+2)      57
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  8        E  4         SE  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SE  7        E  5         SE  6
Precip Amount         0.30         0.01         0.03
Precip Duration       5            0            2
Precip Begin          11 AM        Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4200         400          4900
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 11        SE  7        SE 10
Dispersion Index      54           6            58
Max LVORI Early       6            6            7
Max LVORI Late        4            7            4
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. North
winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ057-172230-
Highlands-
Including the cities of Sebring, Avon Park, and Placid Lakes
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     60           20           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           20           40
Temp (24h trend)      92 (+1)      74 (0)       93
RH % (24h trend)      54 (-11)     100 (+1)     53
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  7 G16    E  3         SE  6
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SE  7 G16    E  4         SE  6
Precip Amount         0.34         0.05         0.02
Precip Duration       4            0            2
Precip Begin          11 AM        Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4000         300          4700
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 11        SE  7        SE 10
Dispersion Index      55           6            52
Max LVORI Early       6            7            8
Max LVORI Late        4            8            4
Min Vsby Early        9            10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Light
winds.

$$

FLZ162-172230-
Coastal Charlotte-
Including the cities of Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+3)      76 (0)       94
RH % (24h trend)      57 (-10)     99 (+5)      55
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  9 G15    E  5         SE  8
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SE  8        E  6         S  7
Precip Amount         0.57         0.01         0.12
Precip Duration       5            1            2
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    4400         400          5000
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 11        E  8         SE 11
Dispersion Index      55           11           59
Max LVORI Early       5            6            5
Max LVORI Late        4            6            3
Min Vsby Early        10           9            9
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        9            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated 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. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ262-172230-
Inland Charlotte-
Including the city of Babcock Ranch
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           20           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           20           40
Temp (24h trend)      92 (+1)      74 (0)       94
RH % (24h trend)      60 (-6)      99 (+1)      56
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  7        E  4         SE  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SE  7        E  5         E  6
Precip Amount         0.57         0.01         0.06
Precip Duration       5            0            2
Precip Begin          11 AM        Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    3900         400          4900
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 10        E  7         SE 11
Dispersion Index      55           6            64
Max LVORI Early       6            6            6
Max LVORI Late        4            7            4
Min Vsby Early        10           10           10
Min Vsby Late         6 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ165-172230-
Coastal Lee-
Including the cities of Cape Coral, Captiva, and Sanibel
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           30           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           30           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+3)      76 (-1)      94
RH % (24h trend)      59 (-9)      100 (+6)     56
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  9        E  5         SE  9 G15
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SE  8        E  7         S  6
Precip Amount         0.53         0.01         0.19
Precip Duration       5            1            3
Precip Begin          8 AM         Continuing   8 AM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    3900         400          4900
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 11        E  9         SE 11
Dispersion Index      50           11           56
Max LVORI Early       5            5            5
Max LVORI Late        4            6            3
Min Vsby Early        7            8            9
Min Vsby Late         4 Fog        9            10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

$$

FLZ265-172230-
Inland Lee-
Including the cities of Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres
303 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

                      Today        Tonight      Fri

Cloud Cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy
Precip Type           Tstms        Tstms        Tstms
Chance Precip (%)     70           20           40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50           20           40
Temp (24h trend)      93 (+2)      75 (0)       94
RH % (24h trend)      56 (-10)     100 (+3)     52
Wind 20ft/early(mph)  SE  7        E  4         SE  7
Wind 20ft/late(mph)   SE  7        E  5         E  6
Precip Amount         0.72         0.01         0.15
Precip Duration       5            0            2
Precip Begin          11 AM        Continuing   2 PM
Precip End            Continuing   11 PM        8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl)    3700         300          5100
Transport Wnd (mph)   SE 10        E  7         SE 11
Dispersion Index      51           6            67
Max LVORI Early       5            6            6
Max LVORI Late        5            7            4
Min Vsby Early        6 Fog        8            10
Min Vsby Late         5 Fog        10           10

Remarks...None.

.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.

$$