Scattered storms move inland Thursday; Heat advisory issued

Despite an early start to the storms near coastal communities, expect scattered storms to push inland Thursday evening. The main threats will be heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Another heat advisory has been issued for the Gulf Coast from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as feels-like temperatures reach the triple digits. Highs will reach the low to mid 90s under partly sunny skies. Expect an early start to the storms again Friday as an onshore wind favors a few coastal storms during the morning commute. By Friday night plans, most of the storms will favor inland communities. For the weekend, we'll see a similar pattern with early coastal downpours and inland afternoon storms. Highs will remain in the low to mid 90s over the next week. Tropics: No development is expected over the next seven days. The peak of hurricane season is three weeks away so be sure to frequently check back into the forecast. However you watch or scroll, we're committed to delivering your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast, one you can rely on every day, wherever you are. Live Interactive Radar: Track conditions in real time with the Gulf Coast Live Radar. Watch Gulf Coast Weather: Find the latest weather forecast videos, streaming live or on demand, on TV and online. Stream on the Go: Download the free Gulf Coast News app to watch on your phone or tablet. Your Gulf Coast Weather Team Chief Meteorologist Allyson Rae Meteorologist Caroline Castora Meteorologist Jim Dickey Meteorologist Lauren Hope Meteorologist Raphael Tavernier Meteorologist Rob Duns Meteorologist Sara Blue Follow on Social: Follow, like, and subscribe to Gulf Coast News on social media to share your tips and be part of the conversation with Southwest Florida's most experienced, trusted weather team: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Threads | Bluesky | Nextdoor | X DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest breaking news and weather alerts. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.