SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – After days of tropical humidity, heavy rain and lingering impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the Suncoast is about to experience a welcome change.<\/p>\n
A cold front is moving across Florida Sunday evening, pushing the remaining tropical moisture out of the region.<\/p>\n
Behind it, high pressure will bring several days of sunshine, lower humidity and virtually no chance of rain.<\/p>\n
The best part?<\/p>\n
You won\u2019t have to wait long.<\/p>\n
By Monday morning, the difference should already be noticeable.<\/p>\n
Tonight: The last of the hurricane leftovers<\/p>\n
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin Friday evening before moving northward through Alabama and into the southeastern United States.<\/p>\n
By Sunday morning, the system had weakened into a post-tropical cyclone over Kentucky.<\/p>\n
The Weather Prediction Center issued its final public advisory Sunday morning, with the remnants expected to dissipate later in the day.<\/p>\n
But the storm left one final weather feature behind.<\/p>\n
A cold front extending southward into the Gulf is moving across Florida, pushing the remaining showers and thunderstorms toward the southern peninsula.<\/p>\n
A few locally heavy showers remain possible Sunday evening, particularly across southern portions of the Suncoast.<\/p>\n
However, the threat of excessive rainfall is rapidly diminishing.<\/p>\n
Skies should begin clearing tonight as winds shift to the north.<\/p>\n
Overnight temperatures will fall into the upper 60s inland and lower 70s near the coast.<\/p>\n
Monday: Florida fall makes its entrance<\/p>\n
Monday is when the change becomes obvious.<\/p>\n
Expect abundant sunshine, afternoon temperatures in the middle to upper 80s and something we haven\u2019t enjoyed much lately.<\/p>\n
Lower humidity.<\/p>\n
A much drier air mass is moving into Florida behind Sunday\u2019s cold front.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service expects dew points to fall into the upper 50s across the Nature Coast and the lower to middle 60s farther south.<\/p>\n
That may not sound like a dramatic change, but it makes a noticeable difference in how the air feels.<\/p>\n
Dew points in the 70s typically produce that familiar Florida stickiness.<\/p>\n
Lower them into the 60s, and the air becomes considerably more comfortable.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not exactly sweater weather.<\/p>\n
But after a hurricane and several days of tropical humidity, we\u2019ll take it.<\/p>\n
Tuesday and Wednesday: Where did the rain go?<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s something that might make you do a double take.<\/p>\n
The Suncoast is expected to enjoy several consecutive days with virtually no chance of rain.<\/p>\n
Monday and Tuesday should be completely dry.<\/p>\n
Wednesday also looks predominantly dry, although a slight afternoon shower chance may develop over inland areas as winds turn easterly.<\/p>\n
Temperatures will remain warm, generally reaching the upper 80s.<\/p>\n
But lower humidity and clear skies should make mornings and evenings much more pleasant.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a little taste of Florida fall without the need to dig out your winter wardrobe.<\/p>\n
Thursday and Friday: Don\u2019t put the umbrella away forever<\/p>\n
Our dry stretch won\u2019t last indefinitely.<\/p>\n
By Wednesday, winds begin turning toward the east, gradually transporting more Atlantic moisture into Florida.<\/p>\n
Initially, the atmosphere will remain too dry to support widespread showers.<\/p>\n
But deeper moisture begins returning later in the week.<\/p>\n
Rain chances increase to around 20% Thursday and 40% Friday.<\/p>\n
Most of the activity should develop during the afternoon.<\/p>\n
The greatest moisture increase is expected across southern portions of the region.<\/p>\n
So enjoy the dry weather while it\u2019s here.<\/p>\n
Florida\u2019s atmosphere has a way of remembering it\u2019s still October.<\/p>\n
Beaches: The hurricane\u2019s final reminder<\/p>\n
Although Isaias has moved far away, the Gulf continues feeling its effects.<\/p>\n
Large swells generated by the storm have produced dangerous rip currents along the west coast of Florida.<\/p>\n
The High Surf Advisory has expired, but a High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through Sunday evening.<\/p>\n
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing away from shore.<\/p>\n
They can carry even experienced swimmers into deeper water.<\/p>\n
Beachgoers should remain cautious until conditions improve.<\/p>\n
The hurricane may be gone, but the water takes a little longer to settle down.<\/p>\n
Boaters: Better days are coming<\/p>\n
Boating conditions will improve significantly during the first half of the week.<\/p>\n
Residual swells from Isaias will continue subsiding Sunday night and Monday.<\/p>\n
High pressure building across the Gulf will bring lighter winds and calmer seas.<\/p>\n
By Tuesday and Wednesday, conditions should be considerably more favorable for recreational boating.<\/p>\n
Winds will generally come from the northeast and east, remaining below cautionary levels.<\/p>\n
The calmer weather should continue through much of the week, although afternoon shower chances begin increasing Thursday and Friday.<\/p>\n
Look up: The Moon is taking a break<\/p>\n
There\u2019s another benefit to the clearing skies.<\/p>\n
Saturday brought a new moon, meaning the Moon is positioned approximately between Earth and the Sun.<\/p>\n
Its illuminated side faces away from us, leaving the nighttime sky unusually dark.<\/p>\n
And darker skies are excellent for stargazing.<\/p>\n
With clear weather expected Monday and Tuesday nights, the Suncoast should have some outstanding opportunities to enjoy the stars.<\/p>\n
One particularly interesting target is Saturn.<\/p>\n
The ringed planet recently reached opposition and remains visible during the evening hours.<\/p>\n
Look toward the eastern or southeastern sky after sunset.<\/p>\n
Saturn appears as a bright, steady point of light.<\/p>\n
And if you have a telescope, its famous rings are worth a look.<\/p>\n
A meteor shower is on the way<\/p>\n
October also brings one of the year\u2019s better-known meteor showers.<\/p>\n
The Orionids peak around October 21\u201322.<\/p>\n
These meteors are created by debris left behind by Halley\u2019s Comet.<\/p>\n
When Earth passes through that debris stream, tiny particles enter our atmosphere at tremendous speeds, producing the streaks of light we call shooting stars.<\/p>\n
Although the peak is still more than a week away, the shower is already active.<\/p>\n
The best viewing typically occurs after midnight and before dawn.<\/p>\n
And with the Moon currently near its new phase, the next several nights offer naturally darker skies.<\/p>\n
The bottom line: A little Florida fall<\/p>\n
The Suncoast is about to enjoy a welcome stretch of weather.<\/p>\n
Sunday\u2019s remaining showers will give way to clearing skies as a cold front moves through Florida.<\/p>\n
Monday through Wednesday should feature abundant sunshine, warm afternoons and noticeably lower humidity.<\/p>\n
Rain chances gradually return later in the week.<\/p>\n
But for now, the forecast is offering something that has been in short supply lately.<\/p>\n
A few days of weather that actually feels pretty good.<\/p>\n
And after Isaias, that\u2019s a forecast worth celebrating.<\/p>\n
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