Meteorologists: Oceana Hayden and David Nazario
•8/9/2026
The wet and rainy pattern we've dealt with for what feels like a good week or two stretch is about to conclude.
The conclusion could come on a rather hot note as well. A large dome of high pressure is starting to make its move towards the Southeast United States. As it settles in directly over the state, our afternoon high's will become noticeably warmer and more uncomfortable.
In the next 24 hours, rain chances will remain elevated for some; however, I caution that a lot of you likely won't see more than some showers on the horizon and partly cloudy skies.
We'll start to get a lot more of the sun back, especially for folks who were inundated with several inches of rain from our previous pattern.
Back-to-school Monday kicks off warm, with temperatures in the upper 70s early in the morning. Clear skies mean you won't need an umbrella at the bus stop.
Temperatures will climb into the mid 90s during the afternoon, so pack an extra water bottle and stay hydrated. The ride home or evening commute could be a wet one, with scattered storms most likely between 2 and 6 p.m.
By Tuesday and Wednesday, we've got another piece of the weather puzzle coming into play - Saharan Dust. While this is the time we usually see the SAL out there retreat back to Africa, an occasional plume or two is still very doable.
In our case, it will help reinforce the heat that will be building across town. Students will be going back to school as rain chances come down further, and the afternoon warmth packs a pretty hefty punch.
Use caution if you have kids who will be walking or biking to school. Pack plenty of water, fruits and vegetables if possible to keep hydration up.
The same can be said for you if you're working outdoors for extended periods of time. The National Weather Service says we could see some heat advisories on the board into the latter half of the week.
The latter half of the week will continue much of the same, as high pressure remains in control of our weather and much of the state of Florida altogether.
We should plan for less cloud cover, less rainfall, and more sunshine, which means the thermometer will be back well into the 90s for longer durations. We'll finally see a small push of moisture coming back to the local area next weekend, but it might not do a whole lot to improve the situation, as you see some rain in your yard.
Out in the tropics, two areas of interest are still being monitored by us here at the WINK Weather Authority and the National Hurricane Center. Our trailing wave of the two suspect areas has increased formation chances inside the seven-day window.
Our first tropical wave, already out over open Atlantic waters, should continue moving west and has only a narrow period of time to try and organize further before wind shear and dry air ultimately wipe it out.
Neither of which is forecast to come near us in Southwest Florida, which is always relieving news.
Stick with us here at the Weather Authority for everything you need to know to stay ahead of the hurricane season.
Winds will be out of the south to southeast at 5-10 knots, with Gulf wave heights around 1-2 feet. Boaters should keep a close eye on radar, especially as scattered storms develop throughout the day.
