{"id":357512,"date":"2026-07-30T12:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/357512\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T12:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:48:12","slug":"slim-rain-chances-thursday-as-saharan-dust-moves-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/357512\/","title":{"rendered":"Slim rain chances Thursday as Saharan dust moves in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Slim rain chances Thursday as Saharan dust moves in<\/p>\n<p>The best chance for rain will be farther to the north in Charlotte and DeSoto counties.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abc-7.com\/news-team\/cd74171b-ac5c-4bfc-8029-83480faa18f6\" aria-label=\"Lauren Hope profile page\" class=\"css-15eikfp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd74171b-ac5c-4bfc-8029-83480faa18f6_1734038142.jpg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"Lauren Hope\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>FORT MYERS, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"0\">Light concentrations of Saharan dust will filter into the Gulf Coast Thursday limiting rain chances to spotty downpours. The best chance for rain will be farther to the north in Charlotte and DeSoto counties. Most of the Gulf Coast will stay dry with highs in the low 90s. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"1\">A heat advisory has been issued again for Collier county from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. as feels like temperatures spike to the triple digits. <\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5b0c64a5-ef89-45db-b459-f1d8a093d5af.png\" alt=\"Image no longer available\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" draggable=\"true\" class=\"css-fphibt\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5b0c64a5-ef89-45db-b459-f1d8a093d5af.png\" alt=\"Image no longer available\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-hr9vxw\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"3\">Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says the Gulf Coast is now experiencing our 6th driest July on record. Fortunately, more moisture will return by the weekend with scattered storms both afternoons. Storms will mainly favor inland communities on Saturday with more coastal opportunities on Sunday. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"4\">Tracking the Tropics:<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"5\">The tropics remain quiet with no development expected for the next seven days. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"7\">However you watch or scroll, we&#8217;re committed to delivering your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast, one you can rely on every day, wherever you are.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"8\">Live Interactive Radar: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/app\/live-radar\/69976595\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Track conditions in real time with the Gulf Coast Live Radar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"9\">Watch Gulf Coast Weather: Find the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/weather\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">weather forecast videos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/app\/nowcast\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">streaming live or on demand<\/a>, on TV and online.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"10\">Stream on the Go: Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/qrco.de\/gcnapp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">free Gulf Coast News app<\/a> to watch on your phone or tablet.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"11\">Your Gulf Coast Weather Team<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"13\">Follow on Social: Follow, like, and subscribe to Gulf Coast News on social media to share your tips and be part of the conversation with Southwest Florida&#8217;s most experienced, trusted weather team: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GulfCoastNewsNow\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gulfcoastnewsnow\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GulfCoastNewsNow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@gulfcoastnewsnow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@gulfcoastnewsnow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Threads<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/gulfcoastnewsnow.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/gulf-coast-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gcnnow?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"14\">DOWNLOAD the free <a href=\"https:\/\/qrco.de\/gcnapp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gulf Coast News app<\/a> for your latest breaking news and weather alerts. 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