SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK) —It’s a warm and muggy start with patchy fog possible for the morning commute. You’ll want the sunglasses early and rain gear later.

Monday Outlook

A cold front moving in will fire up isolated showers and storms from 3–9 P.M., with heavy downpours and lightning the main concerns, especially for the evening commute.

Highs climb to around 90° with winds shifting from NE to NW (5–15 mph) this afternoon.

Tonight, the front fades, and drier air moves in tomorrow, lowering rain chances through the rest of the workweek. Expect low 90s and above-average heat sticking around into Saturday.

Looking Ahead

Drier conditions return Tuesday, with rain chances dropping to near zero through the rest of the workweek. Humidity levels will also fall, but that comes with an increased fire risk.

The dry air will allow temperatures to climb a few degrees above average, with highs nearing or reaching 90° each afternoon. More seasonable conditions are expected to return next weekend.

Stay tuned to The Weather Authority as we refine our forecasts and keep a close eye on potential fire danger.

Humidity will also lessen, which will likely increase our fire potential.

The dry air will allow temperatures to climb a few degrees above average, with highs nearing or reaching 90° each afternoon.

More seasonable conditions are expected to return next weekend.

The Weather Authority is also monitoring the potential for another round of showers and storms early next week as another cold front approaches. Stay tuned for updates as that forecast is refined.

Next System

Another round of scattered storms arrives Sunday into Monday with a stronger front.