SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A line of thunderstorms is sliding in from the Gulf this evening, bringing the Suncoast a round of downpours, gusty winds, and even a small chance for a brief tornado. Most of us will just see rain and occasional lightning, but a couple storms could pack a punch.
Here’s what to expect as we head through tonight.
What’s happening now
A broken line of thunderstorms is organizing over the eastern Gulf and pushing steadily toward Sarasota and Manatee counties. The atmosphere isn’t overly unstable, but we’ve got just enough warmth, moisture, and wind shear to support a few stronger storm cells as the line moves ashore.
The Storm Prediction Center continues a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for our area. That means isolated severe storms are possible, not widespread, but we’re watching for:…