Heat warnings have been issued for parts of Southwest Florida, with the heat index expected to reach 105-110 degrees. Be sure to limit time outside, stay well hydrated, and watch for signs of heat stroke or heat stroke. Winds will be slightly to the southeast, and this southerly push will keep storms developing near the Everglades and Greater Cyprus through the early to mid-afternoon. These storms will push northwest and hug the east side of Interstate 75. While storms will be mostly concentrated east of the interstate throughout the afternoon, a few will linger closer to the coast. Data this morning indicates that more storms will form around sunset and move toward the coast at midnight before moving away and out of the Gulf overnight. Some of today's storms will be strong again with gusts in excess of 30-40 mph and we will be monitoring for isolated cells with embedded rotation like we have seen over the past few days. Meanwhile, rainfall totals in excess of 1-2 inches are possible in some isolated areas. Again, with rain falling around mid-afternoon, we expect highs to only be in the low 90s. As we look ahead to the weekend, we are tracking the possibility of more sea breeze showers and storms from the afternoon into the evening, which will affect inland and coastal areas. This is expected to move into Southwest Florida on Saturday and continue into the weekend and possibly into next week. This dust can create many effects, including vibrant sunrises and sunsets. It also reduces air quality, so if you're susceptible to it, be careful when planning your outdoor weekend plans. The atmosphere is dry. The data doesn't yet show this, but it's possible. Allyson Rae and X Meteorologist Jason Dunning on Facebook and X Meteorologist Rob Duns and X Meteorologist Justin Hobbs and X Meteorologist Lauren Hope on Facebook Watch us on TV or online Our latest video forecasts can be found here. You can also watch our latest news broadcasts live. Download the free NBC2 News app here for the latest news and weather alerts.
Heat warnings have been issued for parts of Southwest Florida, with the heat index expected to reach 105-110 degrees.
However, by mid-afternoon, it will feel like over 100 degrees across Southwest Florida. Be sure to limit time outside, stay well hydrated, and watch for signs of heat stroke or heat stroke.
Regarding relief from the rain pattern, there are two chances for storms today, one starting in the afternoon and one later tonight.
Winds will be slightly to the southeast, and this southerly push will keep storms developing near the Everglades and Greater Cyprus through the early to mid-afternoon. These storms will push northwest and hug the east side of Interstate 75. While storms will be mostly concentrated east of the interstate throughout the afternoon, some will linger near the coast.
However, better chances for coastal storms occur around and after sunset. Data this morning indicates that more storms will form around sunset and move toward the coast at midnight before moving away and out of the Gulf overnight.
Some of today's storms will be strong again with gusts in excess of 30-40 mph and we will be monitoring for isolated cells with embedded rotation like we have seen over the past few days. Meanwhile, rainfall totals in excess of 1-2 inches are possible in some isolated areas. Again, with rain falling around mid-afternoon, we expect highs to only be in the low 90s.
Looking ahead to the weekend, we are tracking the possibility of more sea breeze showers and storms from the afternoon into the evening, which will affect inland and coastal areas.
One change over the weekend is the return of the Sarhan Dust. This is expected to move into Southwest Florida on Saturday and continue into the weekend and possibly into next week.
This dust can create many effects, including vibrant sunrises and sunsets. It also reduces air quality, so if you're susceptible to it, be careful when planning your outdoor weekend plans.
We will also monitor the density of dust as it can sometimes limit the chance of rain when the atmosphere is dry. The data doesn't yet suggest this, but it's a possibility.
Any rain will create a layer of dirt on anything it falls on, so it's best to hold off on washing your car.
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