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FORECAST: Tracking smoke concerns along Alligator Alley and our next chance for rain

Much-needed rain is on the way this Saturday.
Finally, much needed rain on the way
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Here is the forecast for Wednesday, February 25th, 2026.

After a chilly start, temperatures warmed into the upper 60s and lower 70s, courtesy of a wind shift. With moisture returning and dew points rising, morning low temperatures tomorrow won't be as cold.

We'll start off in the 40s inland and 50s along the coast. Warm southerly winds will again drive up our temperatures, though tomorrow will be much warmer than today. We're expecting highs in the 70s along the coast and low to mid-80s elsewhere. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies are forecast.

A big concern overnight into tomorrow will be for reduced visibility along Alligator Alley due to dense smoke. Please travel in this area with caution. For the latest on the National Fire, click HERE.

Locations in Collier and Hendry counties directly downwind of the fire have the greatest threat of reduced air quality. For the rest of SWFL, winds are keeping air quality in the "good" range.

Much needed rain arrives on Saturday with our next storm system. Scattered rain is expected in the morning and afternoon.

Sunday will be the drier of the two weekend days with partly cloudy skies and a high in the low 80s.

FOX 4 EVENING METEOROLOGIST KATIE WALLS


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