Enjoy the cool-down while it lasts! | A warmer, windier pattern is ahead

Southwest Florida is getting a taste of early-season cooler weather this weekend, but the chilly mornings won't last much longer. Another cold start is expected Sunday before temperatures begin climbing through the week. By the middle of next week, highs will be back in the low 80s, with increasing humidity, gustier winds and a few showers returning to the forecast.

Sunday Weather: Another Chilly Start Before a Sunny Afternoon Sunday morning will bring another round of cooler temperatures across Southwest Florida. With mostly clear skies and a light north to northeast wind, temperatures will fall into the 40s across northern communities, while coastal and southern areas generally settle into the lower to middle 50s.

Temperatures will be well below our normal morning low of 62 degrees.

By the afternoon, sunshine will help temperatures rebound into the middle and upper 70s, with a few spots farther south approaching 80 degrees. Humidity will remain low, and a north wind around 5 to 15 mph will keep conditions comfortable.

If you're heading out early, grab the jacket! It will be a beautiful afternoon once temperatures recover.

When Does Southwest Florida Typically See Its First Morning in the 50s? With temperatures dipping into the 40s and 50s this weekend, we're getting a reminder that cooler weather season is here. But when do we typically see our first morning with temperatures in the 50s?

Looking at historical averages from 2000 through 2026, the first morning in the 50s typically arrives on:

Punta Gorda: November 11 Fort Myers: November 27 Naples: December 21 That means Punta Gorda typically reaches that milestone first, while Naples usually has to wait until just before Christmas.

There have been some notable exceptions. The earliest first morning in the 50s occurred in October 2009 for both Punta Gorda (October 18) and Fort Myers (October 19). Naples' earliest was November 18, 2002.

On the other end of the spectrum, some years have made us wait quite a bit longer. Fort Myers didn't see its first morning in the 50s until January 18, 2022, while Naples waited until January 23, 2022.

It's a good reminder that while cooler temperatures are becoming more common this time of year, the timing of our first true taste of fall can vary quite a bit across Southwest Florida.

Monday and Tuesday: Gradually Warming Up The warming trend gets underway as we kick off the new workweek. Monday will feature mostly sunny skies with highs climbing toward 80 degrees. Morning temperatures will also begin recovering, with lows around 60.

By Tuesday, afternoon temperatures will again approach 80 degrees. We'll see a mix of sunshine and clouds, but winds will begin picking up. Gusts could reach around 20 to 25 mph at times.

Midweek: Breezier Conditions and a Few Showers Return A noticeable pattern change is expected by the middle of next week.

High pressure positioned across the Southeast will help influence our local weather, while a developing disturbance over the western Atlantic and additional atmospheric energy move through the region.

The biggest changes for Southwest Florida will be increasing humidity and stronger winds.

Wednesday through Friday, afternoon highs will climb into the lower 80s, with morning temperatures settling into the middle to upper 60s. A few showers will also become possible, although widespread rainfall is not expected.

Winds will be the other story. Gusts could reach 25 to 30 mph at times from Wednesday through Friday, making it a noticeably breezier stretch across Southwest Florida.

Next Weekend: A Few More Showers Possible Looking ahead to next weekend, temperatures will remain warm, with highs around 82 to 83 degrees.

The forecast currently calls for isolated showers Saturday and Sunday, with rain chances around 30%. A few showers could linger into Monday before conditions trend toward a mix of sun and clouds Tuesday.

Morning lows will generally remain in the middle to upper 60s, while afternoon temperatures stay near the low 80s.

Enjoy the cool-down while it lasts! | A warmer, windier pattern is ahead

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