SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Today, Saturday, starts warm and humid with a few early morning showers possible near the coast and Gulf waters. Skies will turn partly sunny through midday, with scattered thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening, especially inland. Highs will reach around 90 degrees, with heat index values pushing into the upper 90s. Any storm may produce frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds.
Sunday follows a similar pattern with a mix of sun and clouds and scattered showers and thunderstorms developing from late morning into the afternoon. Storm coverage may be a bit higher than Saturday at times, especially inland during the late day hours. High temperatures will stay near 90, while overnight lows remain in the upper 70s.
Monday and Tuesday continue the typical early summer setup. A west to northwest wind flow will keep the best rain chances near the coast during the morning before storms drift inland later in the day. Temperatures remain close to normal, with highs near 90 to 91 degrees and muggy nights in the mid to upper 70s. Boaters can expect generally manageable conditions with west winds mostly 10 to 15 knots or less and seas around 2 feet, though thunderstorms may briefly create rougher conditions…