SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – After a stretch of rough conditions, a typical summer pattern returns this week with scattered afternoon and evening storms. We will see late-day activity you’d expect this time of year for Friday and into the weekend.
Thursday: Hot Day Ahead
Thursday Sunny skies and hot and humid conditions are expected, with a heat index reaching 106-107 degrees. Winds will be light, making it ideal for an evening out at your favorite waterfront restaurant. Temperatures will be around 85 degrees by 9 p.m.
Keep an eye on the rip current statement in effect through Thursday evening if you’re heading to the beach.
Friday Through Sunday: Afternoon Storms
Friday through Sunday will bring scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening—typical for this time of year. Rain chances increase as the afternoon progresses, with 40-50% chances at the coast and 60-70% inland. Most storms should move through quickly, so don’t let them derail your weekend plans.
Pattern Change Monday: Onshore Flow Arrives
Beginning Monday, an onshore wind shift will develop, changing the timing of the scattered storms. Instead of afternoon activity, expect storms near the coast in the morning, pushing inland through the mid to late afternoon…