SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — Southwest Florida will continue to see a familiar summertime weather pattern through the rest of the weekend and into next week, with warm, humid conditions, a few isolated morning showers, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Sunday Outlook
Sunday will begin warm and muggy, with temperatures starting in the mid-to-upper 70s across most of Southwest Florida. A stray shower may develop along the coast during the morning as light southerly winds continue to bring Gulf moisture onshore.
By the afternoon, highs will climb into the lower 90s, right around the seasonal average for late July. Winds will shift out of the west at 5 to 15 mph, helping push the sea breeze inland. As a result, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop through the afternoon, with the greatest coverage expected east of I-75 and farther inland.
If you’re planning to head to the beach, Sunday afternoon looks favorable. While an isolated shower is possible early in the day, the prevailing west wind will push the bulk of the afternoon storms inland, allowing many Gulf beaches to remain drier than inland communities.
Looking Ahead
The overall weather pattern changes very little through much of the upcoming week. High pressure will remain in control across the region, maintaining a typical southwest Florida summer pattern.
Expect overnight lows to remain in the upper 70s, with afternoon highs generally reaching the lower 90s through Friday. Each day will feature a mix of sun and clouds, along with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Rain chances will generally range from 40% to 50% as the west coast sea breeze pushes storms inland during the afternoon.
By next weekend and into early next week, temperatures may edge a little warmer, with highs climbing into the mid-90s as rain chances become a bit more isolated.
Tropics Remain Quiet
The Atlantic Basin remains quiet following the dissipation of Tropical Storm Bertha last week.
There are currently no tropical systems being monitored by the National Hurricane Center, and no tropical development is expected over the next seven days.