Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
145
FNUS52 KTBW 200730
FWFTBW
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Some drier air along with northwesterly flow will limit the overall
shower and thunderstorm activity today. Relative humidity values will
remain well above critical thresholds and winds should remain less
than 15 mph. For the remainder of the week through the weekend a west
to southwest flow sets up with moisture return along with higher
shower and thunderstorm chances. There are no significant fire
weather concerns at this time.
Fog potential...No significant fog is expected.
FLZ139-202100-
Coastal Levy-
Including the cities of Cedar Key and Yankeetown
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 94 (+1) 76 (+2) 93
RH % (24h trend) 48 (-9) 96 (0) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 5 NW 4 W 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 6 NW 3 W 9 G15
Precip Amount 0.01 0.03 0.07
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 6800 400 4900
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 W 8 W 10
Dispersion Index 60 4 56
Max LVORI Early 6 5 6
Max LVORI Late 2 7 3
Min Vsby Early 8 9 8
Min Vsby Late 10 7 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. West winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. West
winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ239-202100-
Inland Levy-
Including the cities of Chiefland, Bronson, and Williston
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 60
Temp (24h trend) 94 (+1) 75 (+2) 93
RH % (24h trend) 49 (-9) 97 (0) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 Lgt/Var W 4
Wind 20ft/late(mph) N 6 Lgt/Var W 7
Precip Amount 0.01 0.01 0.09
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 6900 400 5400
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 W 6 W 9
Dispersion Index 67 3 57
Max LVORI Early 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 2 8 3
Min Vsby Early 8 10 8
Min Vsby Late 10 7 6 Fog
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. West winds
around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ142-202100-
Coastal Citrus-
Including the cities of Crystal River and Homosassa
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 30 50
Temp (24h trend) 93 (+1) 77 (+3) 90
RH % (24h trend) 54 (-5) 94 (-2) 62
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 W 4 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 8 NW 3 W 9 G15
Precip Amount 0.01 0.10 0.24
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM 11 PM Continuing
Precip End 8 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5100 400 3900
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 9 W 8 W 11
Dispersion Index 47 6 49
Max LVORI Early 6 5 5
Max LVORI Late 3 6 4
Min Vsby Early 9 9 9
Min Vsby Late 10 8 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs around 90. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. West
winds up to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ242-202100-
Inland Citrus-
Including the city of Inverness
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 94 (+1) 76 (+2) 93
RH % (24h trend) 51 (-7) 96 (0) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 Lgt/Var W 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 7 Lgt/Var W 8 G16
Precip Amount 0.02 0.03 0.17
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM 5 AM Continuing
Precip End 8 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5500 400 5200
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 W 7 W 10
Dispersion Index 60 4 64
Max LVORI Early 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 2 8 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 8 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. West winds
around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ148-202100-
Coastal Hernando-
Including the cities of Hernando Beach and Bayport
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 30 50
Temp (24h trend) 93 (0) 77 (+2) 91
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-4) 92 (-3) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 W 4 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9 W 3 W 9 G15
Precip Amount 0.01 0.17 0.24
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM 11 PM Continuing
Precip End 5 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4500 400 3500
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 9 W 8 W 11
Dispersion Index 41 6 47
Max LVORI Early 6 5 5
Max LVORI Late 3 6 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 8 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs around 90. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ248-202100-
Inland Hernando-
Including the cities of Brooksville and Spring Hill
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 94 (0) 76 (+2) 93
RH % (24h trend) 51 (-7) 96 (-1) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 W 3 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 8 G15 Lgt/Var W 8 G15
Precip Amount 0.03 0.08 0.35
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM 5 AM Continuing
Precip End 8 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5500 300 5100
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 W 6 W 10
Dispersion Index 56 4 64
Max LVORI Early 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 2 7 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 8 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds up to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ043-202100-
Sumter-
Including the cities of Wildwood, Lake Panasoffkee, Bushnell,
and The Villages
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 0 50
Temp (24h trend) 94 (0) 76 (+1) 94
RH % (24h trend) 51 (-9) 97 (+1) 56
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 Lgt/Var W 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 6 G15 Lgt/Var W 6 G15
Precip Amount 0.02 0.00 0.15
Precip Duration 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM 8 AM
Precip End 8 PM 8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5500 400 5600
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 W 6 W 10
Dispersion Index 61 3 69
Max LVORI Early 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 2 7 2
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 6 Fog
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ149-202100-
Coastal Pasco-
Including the cities of Port Richey and Hudson
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 30 50
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-2) 77 (+1) 91
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-3) 92 (-1) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 7 NW 5 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9 G15 W 3 W 9
Precip Amount 0.01 0.06 0.25
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM 11 PM Continuing
Precip End 5 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4000 400 3900
Transport Wnd (mph) N 10 W 8 W 10
Dispersion Index 39 7 47
Max LVORI Early 5 5 4
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 8 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs around 90. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ249-202100-
Inland Pasco-
Including the cities of Dade City and Zephyrhills
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 94 (0) 76 (+2) 93
RH % (24h trend) 52 (-7) 97 (+1) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 W 3 W 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 8 Lgt/Var W 8 G15
Precip Amount 0.02 0.02 0.26
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM 5 AM Continuing
Precip End 8 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5400 300 5400
Transport Wnd (mph) N 9 W 6 W 10
Dispersion Index 53 4 64
Max LVORI Early 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 2 7 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 8 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds up to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ050-202100-
Pinellas-
Including the cities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 30 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 93 (0) 79 (+1) 92
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-8) 89 (0) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 7 NW 6 W 7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 10 G15 W 4 W 10
Precip Amount 0.02 0.01 0.06
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM 2 AM Continuing
Precip End 5 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4400 400 4600
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 10 NW 7 W 10
Dispersion Index 47 8 52
Max LVORI Early 5 4 4
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 80. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows around 80. Highs around 90. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs around 90. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ151-202100-
Coastal Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Tampa, Apollo Beach, and Westchase
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 20 20 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 93 (-1) 77 (+1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 53 (-9) 92 (+1) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 NW 5 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9 G16 W 3 W 9 G16
Precip Amount 0.02 0.01 0.05
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM 5 AM Continuing
Precip End 8 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5300 400 5500
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 9 NW 6 W 10
Dispersion Index 52 5 60
Max LVORI Early 5 4 4
Max LVORI Late 2 5 2
Min Vsby Early 9 9 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 9
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ251-202100-
Inland Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Brandon, Plant City, and Sun City Center
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 0 50
Temp (24h trend) 95 (+1) 76 (+2) 94
RH % (24h trend) 51 (-9) 97 (+1) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 W 4 W 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 8 G15 Lgt/Var W 9 G17
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.10
Precip Duration 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM 8 AM
Precip End 8 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5500 300 5400
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 9 W 5 W 10
Dispersion Index 56 3 64
Max LVORI Early 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 2 7 2
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ052-202100-
Polk-
Including the cities of Lakeland and Winter Haven
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 95 (+1) 75 (+1) 95
RH % (24h trend) 47 (-10) 99 (+2) 51
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 8 G16 W 3 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 8 G17 W 3 W 9 G17
Precip Amount 0.04 0.00 0.17
Precip Duration 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM 8 AM
Precip End 8 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5900 300 5900
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 10 W 5 W 11
Dispersion Index 66 3 70
Max LVORI Early 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 2 8 2
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 6 Fog
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ155-202100-
Coastal Manatee-
Including the cities of Bradenton and Anna Maria Island
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 93 (-1) 79 (+1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-6) 89 (-1) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 8 NW 7 W 8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 11 G17 W 5 W 11 G16
Precip Amount 0.02 0.02 0.14
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM 5 AM Continuing
Precip End 8 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4400 400 4400
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 11 W 8 W 11
Dispersion Index 47 8 46
Max LVORI Early 5 4 4
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 8
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 80. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ255-202100-
Inland Manatee-
Including the cities of Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, and Myakka City
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 0 40
Temp (24h trend) 95 (0) 76 (+1) 94
RH % (24h trend) 54 (-8) 97 (+1) 58
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 7 W 5 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 10 G16 SW 3 W 11 G17
Precip Amount 0.02 0.00 0.07
Precip Duration 1 1
Precip Begin 11 AM 8 AM
Precip End 8 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5500 300 5000
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 10 W 6 W 11
Dispersion Index 64 6 60
Max LVORI Early 6 5 6
Max LVORI Late 2 7 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ160-202100-
Coastal Sarasota-
Including the cities of Venice, Sarasota, and Englewood
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 93 (0) 79 (+2) 92
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-5) 88 (-4) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 7 W 7 G15 W 7 G15
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 12 G18 W 4 W 11 G17
Precip Amount 0.02 0.04 0.06
Precip Duration 1 1 1
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4900 400 4600
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 11 W 8 W 11
Dispersion Index 52 8 50
Max LVORI Early 5 4 4
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 9
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs around 90. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs around 90. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ260-202100-
Inland Sarasota-
Including the city of North Port
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 40
Temp (24h trend) 94 (0) 77 (+1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-6) 92 (-2) 58
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6 W 5 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 11 G18 W 3 W 11 G17
Precip Amount 0.02 0.02 0.06
Precip Duration 1 1 1
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5200 400 4800
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 10 W 6 W 11
Dispersion Index 65 7 55
Max LVORI Early 6 5 5
Max LVORI Late 2 6 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 10
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ056-202100-
Hardee-
Including the cities of Wauchula, Bowling Green, and Zolfo Springs
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 0 60
Temp (24h trend) 96 (+1) 75 (+1) 96
RH % (24h trend) 50 (-8) 96 (-1) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 8 W 4 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9 G16 W 3 W 10 G17
Precip Amount 0.01 0.00 0.09
Precip Duration 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM 8 AM
Precip End 8 PM 8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5800 300 5800
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 10 W 6 W 11
Dispersion Index 68 4 73
Max LVORI Early 6 5 6
Max LVORI Late 2 8 2
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 6 Fog
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ061-202100-
DeSoto-
Including the city of Arcadia
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 95 (+1) 75 (+1) 95
RH % (24h trend) 51 (-10) 95 (-2) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 7 W 5 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9 G15 W 3 W 10 G17
Precip Amount 0.02 0.01 0.13
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 11 PM 8 PM
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5800 300 5000
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 10 W 7 W 11
Dispersion Index 72 6 64
Max LVORI Early 6 5 6
Max LVORI Late 2 7 2
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 6 Fog
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ057-202100-
Highlands-
Including the cities of Sebring, Avon Park, and Placid Lakes
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 20 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 20 60
Temp (24h trend) 94 (+1) 74 (0) 94
RH % (24h trend) 47 (-12) 99 (+2) 50
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 7 G16 W 3 W 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 8 G18 Lgt/Var W 8 G18
Precip Amount 0.06 0.01 0.25
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing 8 AM
Precip End Continuing 11 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5700 300 5800
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 10 W 6 W 11
Dispersion Index 72 4 74
Max LVORI Early 6 6 6
Max LVORI Late 2 8 2
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 6 Fog
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
FLZ162-202100-
Coastal Charlotte-
Including the cities of Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 93 (0) 77 (0) 92
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-7) 92 (-1) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 7 W 6 W 7 G15
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 11 G19 W 4 W 11 G19
Precip Amount 0.02 0.05 0.05
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5300 400 4700
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 11 W 8 W 12
Dispersion Index 61 8 53
Max LVORI Early 6 5 4
Max LVORI Late 2 5 3
Min Vsby Early 9 9 9
Min Vsby Late 10 9 8
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 80. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs around 90. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ262-202100-
Inland Charlotte-
Including the city of Babcock Ranch
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...HIGH DISPERSION INDICES EXPECTED TODAY...
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 93 (0) 76 (+1) 93
RH % (24h trend) 53 (-7) 95 (-2) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 6 W 5 W 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 10 G17 W 3 W 11 G19
Precip Amount 0.03 0.01 0.05
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5900 400 4600
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 11 W 7 W 11
Dispersion Index 75 8 65
Max LVORI Early 6 6 5
Max LVORI Late 2 7 2
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 9 9 6 Fog
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ165-202100-
Coastal Lee-
Including the cities of Cape Coral, Captiva, and Sanibel
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 30 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 30 50
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-1) 79 (+1) 92
RH % (24h trend) 58 (-5) 89 (-1) 60
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 7 G15 W 8 G15 W 8 G16
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 13 G20 W 5 W 12 G20
Precip Amount 0.02 0.08 0.08
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 4700 400 3900
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 11 W 10 W 12
Dispersion Index 51 10 46
Max LVORI Early 5 4 4
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 9 9 7
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 80s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows around 80. Highs around 90. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 80. Highs around 90. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
FLZ265-202100-
Inland Lee-
Including the cities of Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres
330 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 50
Temp (24h trend) 93 (-1) 77 (+1) 92
RH % (24h trend) 55 (-6) 94 (-1) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 6 W 6 W 6 G16
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 11 G20 W 3 W 12 G20
Precip Amount 0.02 0.06 0.04
Precip Duration 1 1 2
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl) 5900 400 4800
Transport Wnd (mph) NW 11 W 8 W 12
Dispersion Index 73 8 62
Max LVORI Early 6 5 5
Max LVORI Late 2 7 3
Min Vsby Early 9 10 9
Min Vsby Late 9 9 6 Fog
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$