Gusty winds help to bring in drier air over the Gulf Coast as rain fades

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

The heaviest of the rain is over, but a few lingering showers are possible this evening. The overall theme is for drier conditions to take over through the night. Winds will continue to be breezy and at times gusty. Overnight lows will settle in the 70s.

Sunday will be very windy, making coastal and boating conditions challenging. Wind gust could reach as high as 40 mph, and seas could top 8 feet offshore. Rain chances will drop due to relatively dry air. This will make for our first real taste of fall next week as overnight lows dip into the 60s with highs peaking in the middle 80s…

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