Here is your forecast for Thursday, October 17th, 2024
This morning was the coolest start since April across SWFL. Fall has arrived and so has dry season.
The wind will remain the big story as we head into Friday and through the weekend. Gusts to 32 mph will continue. Even on Monday, we may see gusts to 25 mph. This is why a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through 4am Monday.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Not the best of news if you had boating plans. In the wake of today's cold front, wind gusts to 30 mph will stick around through the weekend. #flwx pic.twitter.com/1qhcChGDIz
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsTV) October 17, 2024
Friday will remain mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Saturday will be partly cloudy with more sunshine forecast on Sunday.
There's no significant chance for rain in the 7-day forecast.
KING TIDE FLOODING POTENTIAL
With winds offshore, out of the east and northeast, coastal flooding won't be as much of a concern here as on the east coast of FL, but with king tides approaching, we will see higher than normal high tides starting tonight through Tuesday. This may inundate low-lying roadways and parking lots with several inches of water.
FOX 4 EVENING METEOROLOGIST KATIE WALLS
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