This week’s pattern is locking in; and it impacts your afternoon plans

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking a stretch of hot and dry days with temperatures running well above normal.

WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking a very warm and dry second half of the workweek.

High pressure off Florida’s west coast will keep rain chances out of the forecast and afternoon temperatures near 90 degrees through Saturday.

TUESDAY

Tuesday is off to a mostly clear and pleasant start with morning temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Plan for a hot, drier day with no showers in the forecast. Highs top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s as we continue this stretch of hot afternoon.

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday will start a bit more humid, with morning lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Expect another hot and dry day with mostly sunny conditions. Highs climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s.

THURSDAY

Thursday continues the stretch of warm and humid mornings, with lows mainly in the lower 70s. Dry conditions persist, with a mix of sun and clouds for afternoon plans. Highs top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s.

NEXT SYSTEM

WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking a change in our weather pattern as the winds pick up ahead of a frontal system and rain chances return to close out the weekend. You can find the latest updates on TV on WINK News.