Temperatures are climbing through the mid 80's now and moving into the upper 80's for parts of the southwest Florida. As this happens though, drier air is being mixed down from aloft (as a deeper part of the atmosphere warms) and dewpoint temps are falling into the 60's. So, while it'll be hot this afternoon, it shouldn't feel too oppressive with that drier air taking hold. The breeze will also pick up this afternoon from the northeast, and eventually northwest, at 10-15 mph. The newest models continue to point toward a mainly dry afternoon, although I can't rule out just a couple of isolated showers or storms this afternoon. Generally, though, dry air has a firm grip on our weather as the Atlantic low continues to spin between the Bahamas and Bermuda.
There will be a few more showers and storms around tomorrow, especially along the coast, before the best chance of rain shifts inland starting on Wednesday afternoon. More on your forecast coming up on WINK-TV in just minutes!
Brian
