SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The unsettled pattern continues Thursday with showers and thunderstorms likely after 3 p.m. A high near 88 degrees is expected with southeast winds gusting up to 25 mph. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter inch and 2 inches possible — higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Expect to see some heavy downpours over the next several days(WWSB)
What to expect through the weekend:
Rain chances remain elevated Friday with scattered showers before 8 a.m. and showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. The high will reach near 90 degrees, but the heat index could climb as high as 105 degrees. A 70% chance of precipitation is expected.
Saturday looks similar with showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. and a high near 91 degrees. Sunday brings scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. with a high near 90 degrees and a 50% chance of rain.
Looking ahead:
Rain chances remain at 60% Monday with isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday bring more widespread rain with a 60% chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms both days. Highs will be slightly cooler, near 86 degrees.
What you should do:
Keep an umbrella handy through the weekend. If you’re planning outdoor activities, try to schedule them for the morning hours when rain chances are lowest. Stay weather aware for the possibility of heavy rain in thunderstorms, especially Friday when a 70% chance of precipitation is expected. Secure any loose outdoor items as gusty winds will accompany the storms Thursday.
Stay with First Alert Weather for updates as this pattern develops.
Winds pick up both Thursday and Friday(WWSB)
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