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Evening storms Tuesday; Turning breezy tomorrow
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast will stay dry for the Tuesday morning commute but an east wind will drive storms near the coast this evening. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says storms will bring the threat for heavy rain and lightning at times. Ahead of the rain, it will be another warm afternoon in the low 90s. After sunset, storms will weaken as low fall into the mid-70s.
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Breezy with isolated showers Wednesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Showers and storms will linger until they finally fizzle out overnight. That's as temperatures drop to the 70s. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says the Gulf Coast will turn breezy with more rounds of afternoon storms on Wednesday. Wind gusts will be as high as 20 to 25 mph by Wednesday evening. Be prepared for some afternoon showers. Rain coverage will be lower Wednesday, but many communities could still see showers.
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Area of disturbed weather being watched east of Bermuda
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast News Hurricane Tracking team is tracking an area of lower pressure in the atmosphere over the central Atlantic Ocean for potential of tropical development in the next week. The area of disturbed weather does not pose a threat to the Gulf Coast...
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Florida's North Port brings back shade lost from Hurricane Ian with 85 newly planted trees
North Port, Florida, replanted 85 canopy trees along Sumter Boulevard to restore shade lost after Hurricane Ian in 2022. North Port, Florida, is bringing back a familiar source of relief along one of its busiest corridors: shade. The city has completed a Sumter Boulevard replanting project that added 85 canopy...
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Monday forecast sees more storms for the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It was a stormy weekend for the Gulf Coast, and that stormy weather pattern will linger as we kick off the new work week today. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for a dry and sunny morning giving way to scattered to widespread afternoon and evening downpours and storms. The first storms of the day will develop close to the coast right around lunchtime, with off-and-on downpours and heavy storms washing through in waves through the afternoon and evening. While severe storms are not expected, a few will be strong with frequent lightning and torrential rain. Slower-moving storms will produce locally heavy rain, which could lead to spotty flooding issues.
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Additional thunderstorms expected on Sunday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Additional storms are in store for your Sunday as rain chances stay elevated. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for most of the rain to fall this afternoon and evening; however, some communities along the coast will see some morning showers and storms.
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Gusty winds, frequent lightning and a minor flood risk Saturday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Saturday is shaping up to be another stormy day along the Gulf Coast. While the morning will start off dry, rain chances are expected to climb again this afternoon. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for storms to develop in the early afternoon...
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Widespread storms Friday evening; Wet weekend for the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Expect a dry start across the Gulf Coast, though widespread storms will once again favor coastal communities this evening. If you're heading out to events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, be sure to stay hydrated as highs will reach the low 90s. High humidity will make it feel as hot as the triple digits ahead of the afternoon storms.
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Back to a dry start Wednesday; Widespread evening storms
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A return to an east wind Wednesday will finally shut down our morning rain chances. Despite a dry start, expect widespread storms near the coast by this evening. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says ahead of the storms, highs will remain seasonal in...
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Coastal storms Tuesday morning; Higher rain chances this week
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Give yourself extra time for the Tuesday morning commute as storms target many coastal communities. Heavy rain and lightning will be the biggest threats, primarily for areas west of I-75. Live Interactive Radar: Track conditions in real time with the Gulf Coast Live Radar. Your...
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Early coastal downpours Labor Day; Inland evening storms
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Storms will threaten Labor Day plans at times, but today won't be a washout. Downpours will begin early near the coast but by the late afternoon, scattered storms will build inland to areas east of I-75. Whether you're golfing or heading out to the beach, be sure to head indoors if you hear thunder.
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Summer 2026 was in the top five hottest on record on the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The numbers are in, and we just sweated through one of our hottest summers on record on the Gulf Coast. In Fort Myers, we had our third-hottest summer on record, according to the National Weather Service. That follows 2023 and 1981 as the number two and number one spots respectively. Between June 1 and August 31, we had an average temperature of 84.7 degrees in 2026. On average, that number is 83.0 for the summer season.
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