Quick update here as we move through this morning's newscast: Temps starting in the 60's this morning and, even with clouds, we'll have no problems getting to near 80 degrees this afternoon. This morning, we're starting with a line of showers and storms across the central part of the Panhandle and this line, and associated cold front, will head in our direction later this afternoon. Arrival time for rain is close to 5 PM in Charlotte County and near or after sunset Lee/Collier Counties and inland. Some of the rain will be heavy with the possibility of more than a half inch (or even an inch!) of rain likely. Some of the storms could be strong given the arrival during or just after the greatest heating of the day... watch out for some strong wind gusts in any storms above 40 mph.
The rain's gone by daybreak tomorrow.. clouds will linger though as a west wind comes in off of the Gulf. Gradual clearing Saturday morning leading us into a cooler, but sunnier afternoon.. highs in the upper 60's. Mostly sunny for Super Bowl Sunday, with highs in the mid 60's.
Brian
PS Everything also on track for a huge snowstorm in the Mid Atlantic. Blizzard warnings are flying for parts of this area with heavy snow moving in later today and continuing through midday tomorrow. Snowfall totals near 2 feet possible in DC... 18" in Baltimore.. and a foot or more near Philly. Many travel cancellations already..
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Brian Monahan
AM/Noon Meteorologist
WINK-TV
(239) 338-4369, brian.monahan@winktv.com
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Brian Monahan
AM/Noon Meteorologist
WINK-TV
(239) 338-4369, brian.monahan@winktv.com
