Storms are weakening to the north. We will still have some rain from 7 thru 12 across SWFL.

The line of storms that brought severe weather to central Florida is weakening as it moves into SWFL. We where thinking this yesterday, and it came true, as the upper level support for severe storms has moved out of the region. So with that being said, rain and a few storms are still possible from around 7pm to midnight across the area. On average, we might see .25" to 1" in some backyards.

 

Sunny and dry weather returns for Friday and the weekend.

--
Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

TORNADO WATCH

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Southwest Florida until 8pm this evening. This includes: Charlotte, Lee, Glades, Hendry, DeSoto, and Highlands counties.

TORNADO WATCH

A Tornado Watch is in effect for all of the Southwest Florida until 1pm this afternoon. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms continues to push across parts of central Florida and will gradually sink to the south as we head into the afternoon hours ahead of a cold front. Keep your eye to the sky today, as some of the storms will pack a punch with the greatest threats being gusty winds in excess of 45 to 50 mph, heavy rain, and small hail. Conditions will improve by early Friday morning as dry air works its way down the state with a pleasant weekend in store.
-KM

Tornado Watch in Effect

A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM EDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING FLORIDA COUNTIES:

BREVARD             CHARLOTTE         CITRUS
DESOTO               FLAGLER             GLADES
HARDEE               HENDRY              HERNANDO
HIGHLANDS          HILLSBOROUGH  INDIAN RIVER
LAKE                    LEE                     LEVY
MANATEE             MARION              MARTIN
OKEECHOBEE      ORANGE             SCEOLA
PALM BEACH        PASCO               PINELLAS
POLK                    PUTNAM             SARASOTA
SEMINOLE            ST. LUCIE           SUMTER
VOLUSIA

Get Ready!

Rain is on the way, a few strong thunderstorms are likely, too. I would not be suprised if these thunderstorms produce small hail and 50 mph wind gusts, so minor wind damage is possible. When? Thursday between 2pm and 8pm seems like the best window for the wettest, windiest weather. - Jim

Warm, humid and windy today! 30mph wind gusts! Strong storms in the forecast tomorrow afternoon.

Watching a cold front in north Florida producing strong and severe storms. This front will work its way down the state by tomorrow evening. Ahead of this we will see gusty wind and possible strong to severe storms starting around 4pm in Charlotte County to 9pm in Collier County. I am thinking that the strong weather is more focused to the northern areas of SWFL. Either way you need to keep a look out for small hail and wind damage along with heavy rain in some locations.

 

After the front moves through late Thursday, you can expect less humid weather for Friday and Saturday.

--
Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

Hot and humid!

Crank up the A/C...unseasonably high humidity levels and near record high temperatures will combine to create heat indices or 'feels like' temperatures in the low 90's this afternoon! A forecast high of 88 degrees in Ft. Myers would be 2 degrees shy of the record of 90 degrees set in 1945. Be sure to wear light-weight, light-colored clothing and drink plenty of fluids if spending extended periods of time outdoors today. A breezy southwesterly wind will pick up to 15-20 mph with higher gusts. Look for a mix of sun and clouds with the chance of a few showers/an isolated thunderstorm inland this afternoon into the evening.

Stay cool!
Lauren

Two 2010 Hurricane Season Storm Names Retired

The World Meteorological Organization has retired two storm names from 2010's Atlantic Hurricane Season, Igor & Tomas. Igor was the most damaging hurricane in Newfoundland in 75 years. Tomas caused deaths in St. Lucia & in Haiti where Tomas' impacts contributed to a cholera epidemic that killed thousands. The WMO's list of storm names repeats every 6 years; Ian & Tobias are the replacement names that will appear in 2016.

-Lauren

Scattered rain & storms inland right now, moving NE! More rain for tomorrow!

A tricky forecast for the next few days. Right now we are watching a stalled out front just to the north of us. This will keep the clouds around and some rain as well. The trick is when does this front weaken and leave the area? We are thinking that by the end of the week we should see drier weather push in. But until then, expect to see some rain on your Tuesday, a little break on Wednesday and Thursday, then more rain moves through on Friday.

 

Today we picked up some much needed rain. Collier County getting the least about, on average, 1". Lee County around 1.50" and Charlotte County 2.50". With the rain today, we also saw wind gusts in the upper 40s and low 50s and we had some trees down with power lines too.

 

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Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

Soggy

Finally, some rain! Rainfall totals around 1 1/2" on average so far today. This cloudy, sometimes wet pattern will continue tonight and tomorrow. The water vapor image shows quite a bit of moisture nearby. - Jim

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of SWFL until Noon Today

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 71 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1200 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING FLORIDA COUNTIES:

CHARLOTTE         
COLLIER
DESOTO              
GLADES            
HENDRY
HIGHLANDS
LEE

Continuous Lightning in Highlands County

A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COUNTY FOR STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH NEARLY CONTINUOUS LIGHTNING VALID UNTIL 700 AM EDT...

GUSTY WINDS OF 40 TO 50 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED WHICH CAN CAUSE UNSECURED OBJECTS TO BLOW AROUND...SNAP TREE LIMBS AND CAUSE POWER OUTAGES. FREQUENT LIGHTNING IS EXPECTED. TO BE SAFE GO INDOORS IMMEDIATELY. IF CAUGHT OUTSIDE...FIND A LOW SPOT...AND STAY AWAY FROM TALL OBJECTS. WHEN DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY RAIN...SLOW DOWN. ALWAYS LEAVE A SAFE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOU AND OTHER VEHICLES.

Warm and humid weekend ahead! Highs in the upper 80s for most! Rain may come to SWFl on Tuesday..

Enjoy the weekend! Highs will be in the upper 80s for most or us. The exception will be the beaches, upper 70s and low 80s there due to the Gulf breeze. Either way lots of sun and more humid as the next weather system approaches. We might squeeze out a shower or two on Monday or Tuesday. A better chance of some much needed rain by Friday.

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Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

A Warm End to the Week

Now that the low clouds and patchy fog have dissipated, mostly sunny conditions are in store throughout the afternoon hours. A weak cold front located over central Florida will weaken and washout over the state, with slightly drier air filtering in as we round out the work week. It will be a warm one with daytime highs in the low to mid 80s, but low temperatures tonight will be on the cooler side in the upper 50s to low 60s. High pressure will be in control as we head into the weekend with plenty of sunshine and warm weather. Isolated rain will move back into Southwest Florida for the beginning of the week ahead of another cold front.
-KM

Warm weather into the weekend, but some rain possible Mon & Tue. Hgihs in the mid 80s.

Warm weather continues into your weekend. Highs will make it into the mid to upper 80s. The change you will notice is the humidity that will be increasing. Dewpoints will approach the upper 60s by Sunday and Monday. With the higher dewpoints early next week we might see a few showers as well. A better chance of rain on Tuesday. We can use the rain as we are about 2-3 inches below normal.

--
Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

Dense Fog in Charlotte County

Dense fog has developed across portions of Charlotte county this morning with a visibility of 1/4 mile currently being reported at Punta Gorda. Visibilities running at 8 miles at Page Field in Ft. Myers and 10 miles in Naples but some low clouds are currently in place. Be sure to drive with extra caution this morning, leave plenty of safe driving distance and utilize low beam head lights. The fog and low level clouds will dissipate by mid to late morning.

Be safe!
Lauren

Warm Afternoons

Temperatures will continue to run above average for at least the next 7 afternoons. With less wind, there should be a little more haze and fog each morning. I still do not see any cold fronts capable of arriving, so we stay dry through the weekend. - Jim

Cooler AM, Gulf Breeze Today

Don't forget the light jacket this morning as temperatures are running 5-10 degrees cooler over yesterday morning, down into the 50's across much of the area. A clear sky, calm wind and the drier air that worked in yesterday afternoon behind a back door cold front combined to allow for more efficient cooling overnight thus we're feelin a little chillier on this Tuesday morning...but we'll be able to break out the short sleeves this afternoon with highs back into the mid 80's. A lighter easterly wind will allow the gulf breeze to kick in this afternoon thus temps at the beaches will not be quite as toasty today with highs in the upper 70's to 80 degrees along the coast. High pressure in control will keep around a bright, sunny sky through the day.

Enjoy!
Lauren

Great weather through the week. The breeze will relax a bit the next few days as highs get to the mid 80s!

Monday was a warm dry day across the area! Wind gusts in the low to mid 20s today as high got to the middle 80s. This trend will continue for the rest of the week. The breeze will relax for the next few days as well. But it will remain very dry. Details on WINK at 5,6, and 7.

--
Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

Warm and Dry

Temperatures will continue to run about 5 degrees above average this week. The Gulf of Mexico water temperatures are also warming, with mid 70's possible later this week. - Jim

Sunny Start to Spring!

Another beautiful day in store for the first full day of the Spring season! Mild and a little muggy this morning with patchy areas of fog and some localized low clouds but by mid morning a sunny sky will be in full effect. Mostly sunny and breezy this afternoon with an east wind at 15 mph with higher gusts. Another warm afternoon with low 80's at the beaches to mid 80's inland...feeling slightly less humid later today as some slightly drier air works in behind a washed out back door cold front.

Perfect baseball weather this evening for the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the New York Yankees at Charlotte Sports Park! Expect a mostly clear sky, a relaxing breeze and temperatures in the upper 70's for first pitch at 7:05 pm cooling to near 70 degrees by late evening.

Happy Spring!
Lauren

Lunacy

Saturday's Full Moon (exact at 2:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time) is at perigee, and this is slightly closer than usual. So the Moon will appear bigger and brighter than it has in 19 years — but only by a slight trace! In the mean time, I still expect above average temps are expected through next week. - Jim

A Fantastic Friday!

The low clouds and fog continue to dissipate this morning, with plenty of sunshine in the forecast throughout the afternoon hours. Temperatures today will top out in the mid 80s with slightly cooler readings along the coastline and beaches. Winds will stay fairly light as we go into the evening and overnight hours with low clouds and fog redeveloping by early Saturday morning. The weekend looks great with a mostly sunny sky and warm temperatures in the 80s.
-KM

Foggy AM, Sunny PM

The dense fog and low clouds that have developed this morning will all clear out by late morning, revealing a bright and sunny sky. Another great looking beach day, but don't forget that SPF, with abundant sunshine in store this afternoon with toasty highs temperatures in the low to mid 80's. And get ready for a sunny and warm weekend ahead with near record high temperatures in the mid to upper 80's on Sunday for the start of the Spring season...Spring officially begins at 7:21pm Sunday evening.

A Beautiful St. Patrick's Day!

Another beautiful day is in the works across Southwest Florida with plentiful sunshine and warm weather. Daytime temperatures will remain 4 to 5 degrees above the average with cool overnight lows in the upper 50s. If you are heading to the River District tonight take part in the St. Patrick's Day block party festivities, conditions will be quite comfortable with temperatures into the upper 60s by 11pm under a mostly clear sky. High pressure will maintain it's grip across the area through the weekend, so our string of warm and dry weather continues.
-KM

Still Dry

Conditions continue to be very dry around SW Florida. The Haines Index is increasing
(see picture) This index is a fire weather index based on the stability and moisture content of the lower atmosphere that measures the potential for existing fires to become large fires. Drought conditions will continue into the weekend. - Jim

Wonderful Wednesday

Another beautiful day in store across SWFL with a mostly sunny sky, comfortable humidity levels and warm temperatures. Expect highs in the upper 70's with a light gulf breeze at the beaches and highs in the low 80's inland. A great beach day and a great baseball day with a temperatures near 80 degrees for the start of the Twins vs. the Mets at Hammond Stadium at 1:05 pm so grab the SPF and a ballpark hot dog and enjoy the day!

-Lauren

A few clouds today but overall great weather. Check out our blog for the forecast & WINK tonight @5!

A cool start to the day but a mostly sunny sky got us into the upper 70s and low 80s. This trend will continue into the weekend. For your St. Patties day expect to see highs in the mid 80s with a mostly sunny sky. I do not see any cold fronts moving into the area, so its safe to say dry weather for the next seven days. Spring begins Sunday at 7:31pm. Details tonight on WINK news starting at 5.

--
Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

Warmer

This will be another partly cloudy day with seasonable temperatures. I still do not see any cold fronts coming, so temperatures will continue to increase a little each day until they reach the mid 80's. - Jim

A Dry Week

High pressure will continue to block any new cold front from arriving this week. That means warm, dry weather through the upcoming weekend. - Jim

Another Cold Night - Temps in the 40s

After a beautiful Saturday with temperatures in the 70s, overnight lows will once again drop into the 40s by early Sunday. High pressure remains in control with plenty of sun for Sunday, along with warmer daytime highs in the upper 70s. A tranquil weather pattern will stay in place through the upcoming week with temperatures moderating into the low to mid 80s by Wednesday.

Don't forget we lose an hour of sleep tonight - spring forward at 2am!
-KM

A cool evening ahead followed by a cold overnight for all of SWFL. Temps falling into the 30s and 40s tonight!

With a clear sky overhead we will see our overnight lows fall into the upper 30s and low 40s in many locations. Lots of sun for the weekend! Highs will gradually warm up through the next few days. Highs Saturday will get into the 70s. Dont forget to set your clocks one hour ahead Sunday morning. Your full Skytracker Forecast on WINK now.

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Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

Don't Forget to Spring Forward

It's that time again! Don't forget to spring forward 1 hour Sunday morning!
-KM

Cold Tonight, Warmer Tomorrow

High pressure will migrate eastward across the Gulf of Mexico keeping us in a northerly wind flow. That means another chilly night is ahead under a mostly clear sky and temperatures dipping into the mid 40s. Lots of sunshine will carry us into our Saturday with a slight warm up as temperatures warm into the mid 70s. An easterly turn on the winds by the start of the week will keep temperatures in the low 80s. Enjoy!
-KM

Sweater Weather

It's a chilly start this morning as cool and dry air surges down the state. A few clouds will drift overhead early with plenty of sunshine throughout the afternoon hours. Daytime highs will be below average as they top out in the upper 60s to low 70s with breezy winds.

The cold spots this morning:

Arcadia 42
Alva 43
La Belle 43
Ft. Myers 50
Naples 53

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT LEE...CHARLOTTE...HIGHLANDS...AND DESOTO COUNTIES...

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN SARASOTA...
NORTHEASTERN LEE...CHARLOTTE...SOUTHERN POLK...HIGHLANDS...EASTERN
HARDEE AND DESOTO COUNTIES...

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATES A LINE OF STRONG
THUNDERSTORMS LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 8 MILES NORTHEAST
OF ZOLFO SPRINGS TO 8 MILES EAST OF BOCA GRANDE...OR ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM 8 MILES EAST OF WAUCHULA TO 11 MILES SOUTHWEST OF
PUNTA GORDA...MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH...WILL AFFECT ZOLFO
SPRINGS...PUNTA GORDA...PORT CHARLOTTE AND FORT OGDEN...UNTIL 900 AM
EST.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 75 BETWEEN EXITS 136 AND 170.

GUSTY WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WILL OCCUR. FREQUENT LIGHTNING IS EXPECTED.
TO BE SAFE GO INDOORS IMMEDIATELY. IF CAUGHT OUTSIDE...FIND A LOW
SPOT...AND STAY AWAY FROM TALL OBJECTS. WHEN DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY
RAIN...SLOW DOWN. ALWAYS LEAVE A SAFE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOU AND OTHER
VEHICLES.

Strong Thunderstorms to Affect DeSoto County

..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN HILLSBOROUGH...
SARASOTA...EASTERN MANATEE...SOUTHWESTERN POLK...HARDEE AND DESOTO
COUNTIES...

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATES A LINE OF STRONG
THUNDERSTORMS LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM BRADLEY JUNCTION TO
DUETTE TO LAUREL...OR ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 12 MILES SOUTHWEST
OF BARTOW TO 21 MILES WEST OF WAUCHULA TO VENICE...MOVING SOUTHEAST
AT 35 MPH...WILL AFFECT VAMO...LAUREL...FORT LONESOME AND
DUETTE...UNTIL 815 AM EST.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 75 BETWEEN EXITS 179 AND 207.

GUSTY WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WILL OCCUR. FREQUENT LIGHTNING IS EXPECTED.
TO BE SAFE GO INDOORS IMMEDIATELY. IF CAUGHT OUTSIDE...FIND A LOW
SPOT...AND STAY AWAY FROM TALL OBJECTS. TORRENTIAL RAINS WILL REDUCE
VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AND WILL CAUSE PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS.
MOTORISTS SHOULD EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION.

Rain for tomorrow! We could get .25" to .75" across the area. Then cooler and drier weather for the weekend.

Cold front arrives Thursday afternoon with rain and a few storms possible. On average we may see .25" to .75", could see some heavier amounts in some locations. Either way this is much needed rain for SWFL. Behind the front expect cooler and drier weather just in time for the weekend. Lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s to low 80s. Details on WINK!

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Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

Breezy Winds

A breezy southerly wind will pump in the warmth and humidity across Southwest Florida this afternoon. There is a small chance for a few showers late in the afternoon, but overall most of us will stay mainly dry. A cold front will be on the move tonight across the Gulf waters bringing an increase in the cloud cover along with scattered rain through mid day tomorrow. This will set the stage for a beautiful weekend with lots of sunshine, cooler temperatures, and lower humidity.
-KM

Chance of a Boom

Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled to land at Kennedy Space Center this morning at 11:57am and the flight path will take Discovery right over Sarasota, DeSoto and Highlands counties! Be sure to listen out in these areas for that distinct sonic boom as the shuttle re-enters the Earth's atmosphere at around 11:55 am...the sonic boom might be also be heard in Charlotte and Lee with a lesser chance for Collier. The forecast looks to be a 'go' for Discovery's landing with partly cloudy sky and a SE breeze at 15 mph in store for Cape Canaveral at noontime.

Let us know if you hear the boom! E-mail us at weather@winktv.com

Have a great day!
Lauren

Rain over south Ft. myers to Golden Gate will be with us for the next hour. More rain for your Thursday!

Tomorrow a warm and breezy day with highs in the mid 80s. If you keep an ear open around 11:55am you might hear the sonic boom from space shuttle Discovery as it makes it way back to Florida tomorrow afternoon. North of Lee county will have the best chances to hear. We will be watching a cold front that will arrive Thursday afternoon bringing some rain with it. on average we should see .25"-.50" through Thursday night. Cooler weather for your weekend, but lots of sun and low humidity. Details on WINK!

--
Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

Cool AM, Warm PM

After a cool start to our Tuesday, temperatures will warm efficiently into the afternoon into the low 80's. Another beautiful day on tap with a mostly sunny sky and comfortable humidity levels. We love the sun, but we do need some rain across SWFL as we are still in the throws of the dry season and rainfall in Ft. Myers is running at over 1.50" in the deficit for the year and over .50" in the deficit for the month so far...and looks like we could tally up some rain drops on Thursday with the arrival of our next cold front...

Have a great day!
Lauren

Another beautiful day across SWFL. Highs in the upper 70s today! Tomorrow much of the same!!

Enjoy the cool morning with low humidity Tuesday! In the afternoon we will see highs back in the 80s for most of us with a mostly sunny sky.  The next cold front arrives Thursday. This will bring in some much needed rain once again acorss the area. So far i am thinking about .25" on average. Then back to nice weather into the weekend. Lows in the 50s, highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Details starting at 5 on WINK news.

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Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

A Pleasant Start to the Week

Clouds will continue to be on the decrease tonight as drier air surges down the peninsula. Overnight lows will be on the cooler side, so a jacket or sweater may be needed as you head out the door in the morning (especially our northern counties). High pressure will build in from the north, bringing the sunshine back and comfortable daytime highs in the upper 70s. A cold front will approach the area on Thursday with an increase in clouds and isolated rain - in its wake, another cool down by next weekend.
-KM

Dry Weather Returns

Very little rain materialized across Southwest Florida today. Page Field received .01" of rain, while Naples Municipal Airport picked up .04". A cold front will continue to push through this evening, with drier and cooler air surging in tonight. Monday morning's lows will bottom out in the upper 50s here in town with mid 50s across our interior locations.
-KM

A Front is on the Way

Clouds will be on the increase Sunday ahead of a cold front, which will bring afternoon scattered rain and even a storm or two. Due to the extra cloud cover and showers, high temperatures will be slightly cooler in the upper 70s. Clearing skies will take place from north to south overnight Sunday as high pressure begins to settle over the area. Drier conditions will move in for the start of the work week, before another rain chance arrives on Thursday.
-KM

Sprinkles

A few sprinkles are possible as we go into the evening hours with mainly dry conditions tonight. Lows will be a bit milder in the low to mid 60s as moisture continues to increase.
-KM

Breezy through the evening, temps in the 70s. Rain in the forecast for the weekend! Details starting at 5 on WINK.

We are watching a cold front that will move into the are Sunday afternoon. Scattered rain in the forecast, on average we are looking at .25" to .50". Temperatures will stay about average through the period, 60s for lows and low 80s for highs.

 

The rain will help the fire danger situation around the state of Florida too. It has been very dry and any little bit will help.

 

Details starting at 5 on WINK..

 

Enjoy the weekend!

--
Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

Less Wind

While it is still breezy today, there will be less wind this weekend. Saturday should be sunnier than Sunday and with a little luck we will have a few showers on Sunday to ease the extra dry conditions. - Jim

Breezy Winds

High pressure remains in control today - with warm, dry, and breezy winds. Easterly winds are currently sustained at 13 to 16 mph, with higher gusts near 25 mph across Naples. A few fair weather clouds will dot the sky this afternoon along with high temperatures climbing into the low 80s.
-KM

Breezy weather today! More tomorrow! Rain moves in on Sunday. Details on WINK @5.

Wind gusts today in the low 30s across the area out of the east. Friday the breezy will be with us once again, but relaxing in the evening. Overnight lows the next few days will start out in the upper 50s and low 60s. Highs will top out in the low 80s. The next cold front arrives Sunday afternoon. We will see some rain, so far looking like .25" is possible. This should help our dought index values as they are very high right now. Details starting at 5 on WINK.

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Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

We Need the Rain!

An area of strong high pressure off to our north will continue to bring in easterly winds between 15 - 20 mph, with higher gusts. This combined with a dry airmass will keep the the fire danger very high across Southwest Florida. Our dry pattern will hold into the first half of the weekend with daytime highs into the low 80s. A cold front on Sunday will bring scattered rain throughout the afternoon and evening hours, with drier conditions for the start of next week.
-KM

High Fire Danger

Winds continue to pick up out of the northeast and east between 13 and 16 mph. As of 9:30am, winds gusts are being clocked in around 21 mph at the Naples Municipal airport. With the dry airmass in place and warm temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s, heightened fire danger will be a concern throughout the afternoon hours.
-KM

Whipping Wind

After a breezy Wednesday, we're gonna kick it up a notch today with a windy Thursday in store. Hold on to your hat as easterly winds will gust to 25 - 30 mph this afternoon! Despite the breeze, temperatures will warm efficiently to 80 degrees under a partly cloudy sky.

Have a great day!
Lauren

Cooler, just barely

Now that the weak cold front is to the south of SW Florida, the air is a little drier. Temperatures will run about 2 degrees cooler at night but return to the low 80's by the afternoon. - Jim

Rain gone, sun back

Back to the beautiful weather today after the rain that moved through yesterday...partly cloudy this afternoon, breezy and less humid on the backside of the cold front. Highs still warm in the upper 70's to low 80's. Cool tonight, overnight lows have been running above the average, but we're back to 50's by tomorrow morning...expect upper 50's in town to low 50's inland.

Have a great afternoon!
Lauren

Had some much needed rain in some locations.. Less humid weather arrives tomorrow. Details on WINK.

A weak cold front is pushing through the area bringing with it a few showers. Not enough to get us out of a medium to high drought problem. On average, we have only gotten .01" to .25". We will have some drier weather move in by tomorrow. We are expecting less humid weather with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Next chance of rain will be Sunday as another front approaches the area. Details on WINK now..

--
Scott Zedeker
WINK TV Meteorologist

A Few Showers

Finally, a weak cold front is nearby. That is why we have more clouds and a few showers in the area. The showers should end tonight and tomorrow will be a little less humid. - Jim

Rain...What's That?

Look for increasing clouds and isolated rain to break out as a cold front approaches and moves through SWFL this afternoon and into the evening. Sorry to see our beautiful weather of the last 2 weeks take a break, but the rainfall is much needed as the last measurable rainfall reported at Page Field in Ft. Myers was on February 12th with a measly .01" and for the month of February, total rainfall was more than 1.73" below-average.

Have a great afternoon,
Lauren