SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – We’re tracking a cold front moving into the Suncoast this weekend, and it’s bringing our best chance of rain in almost a month. Saturday late afternoon and evening will bring the best chance of thunderstorms on the Suncoast. A few strong to severe storms possible with the front. Gusty winds are likely with the chance for Marine Warnings.
If you’re planning outdoor activities, keep an eye on the sky and be ready to move indoors if storms approach. Showers end overnight. Sunday will bring strong North winds with much lower humidity.
🎾 Saturday Sports Forecast
Saturday is going to be a challenging day for outdoor sports on the Suncoast. If you have matches or games scheduled, you’ll want to monitor the weather closely throughout the day.
Tennis and Pickleball: The morning hours look like your best window. Conditions will start mostly sunny and relatively calm, making the early part of Saturday playable. However, as the afternoon approaches, that changes quickly. Winds will increase to 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 25 miles per hour, and showers and thunderstorms will develop in the late afternoon. These storms could be strong, with damaging wind gusts and hail possible. If you’re playing in the late afternoon, keep an eye to the sky…