Afternoon Showers Possible as Cold Front Approaches Florida

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A cold front moving into Florida this week will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the Suncoast region, with the best rain chances occurring on Monday and Monday night as the front moves through. The front will then stall over the state, keeping deep moisture in place and resulting in continued elevated rain chances through Thursday. Cooler temperatures are also expected as the front settles in.

Why it matters

The approaching cold front and associated weather changes will impact outdoor activities, beach conditions, and boating over the next several days in the Sarasota and Suncoast region. Residents and visitors will need to monitor the forecast and be prepared for the potential of scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoons.

The details

The cold front will move through the Suncoast area on Monday and Monday night, bringing the highest chances of showers and storms. After that, the front is expected to stall over Florida, keeping deep moisture in place and resulting in continued elevated rain chances through Thursday. Cooler temperatures are also expected as the front settles in, with northeast winds increasing to 20-25 mph on Tuesday and 25-30 mph on Wednesday, creating rough boating conditions.

• On Sunday, there is a slight chance of isolated showers developing between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
• The cold front will move through on Monday and Monday night, bringing the best rain chances for the week.
• Showers and thunderstorms are still possible on Thursday as the front remains stalled over Florida.

What’s next

Residents and visitors should continue to monitor the forecast and be prepared for the potential of scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoons, over the next several days.