Meteorologist: Zach Maloch
•7/20/2026

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking Tropical Depression Two as it is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha off Florida's west coast later this Monday.
Tracking isolated storms (30% coverage) throughout the morning with scattered storms (40% coverage) at times. Showers will taper off throughout the afternoon as the breeze picks up. Plan for a S / SW wind at 10 to 20 mph. Temperatures will be a bit warmer with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
Plan for isolated storms (30% coverage) around our coastal communities for your Tuesday morning commute. Tuesday looks to stay a little drier with a few storms possible throughout the afternoon. Plan for a breezy afternoon with warmer temperatures. Highs top out in the lower to mid 90s.
Plan for a slightly drier start Wednesday with a stray shower possible. We'll see another drier day with isolated storms (30% coverage) popping up throughout the afternoon. Temperatures will be a bit hotter with highs in the mid 90s. Temperatures will feel more like 102 - 107°.
WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking the latest in the tropics as Tropical Depression Two strengthens into Tropical Storm Bertha today. You can find the latest forecast in our tropical article online, on TV on WINK News and on the WINK Weather App.