Meteorologist: Zach Maloch
•6/30/2026
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are watching WINK Doppler 3X closely this Tuesday as more storms develop throughout the afternoon and evening.
Off to a dry and pleasant start this Tuesday morning, but that drier air won't last for long. A few storms (20% coverage) begin to pop up in the early afternoon with more, scattered storms (50% coverage) developing throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rainfall is likely in those storms today as deep tropical moisture is present over Southwest Florida. Temperatures get quite hot before the rain with highs in the mid 90s and feeling more like 103 - 108°.
Plan for another mild & humid start with temperatures in the 70s and lower 80s. We'll see another hot afternoon with temperatures soaring into the mid 90s. "Feels like" temperatures will range from 101 - 106°. While the morning starts dry, scattered rain and storms (60% coverage) will develop for the afternoon and evening. Heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning are to be expected.
While the majority of Southwest Florida will start dry Thursday, a stray shower cannot be ruled out along the coast as we'll see more of an onshore wind throughout the day. More scattered storms (60% coverage) are likely midday throughout the afternoon as storms slowly working towards the northeast. Temperatures will be quite hot with highs in the lower to mid 90s.
WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking rain and storm chances as we head into the 4th of July holiday weekend. You can find the latest forecast on TV on WINK News.
Tropical Weather Outlook:
Offshore of the Southeastern U.S. Coast: Shower and thunderstorm activity remains limited and disorganized in association with an area of low pressure along a frontal boundary located off the southeastern U.S. coast. Environmental conditions appear only marginally favorable for some tropical development over the next day or two as the system drifts southward and then westward before conditions become even less favorable later this week.
