Here is your forecast for Tuesday, August 13th, 2024.
It was a record setting day in Punta Gorda, where the high temperature hit 97°! This marked the 2nd record so far this month at PGD and the 27th so far this year!
This evening will remain mainly dry, hot and humid. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 70s, lower 80s with mostly clear skies. The bus stop forecast remains a quiet one with temperatures staying warm and muggy.
There is a Heat Advisory in place for Glades, Hendry and Collier counties from 10AM through 6PM as heat index values feel more like 105° and 110°. Please take frequent breaks in the shade and A/C, drinking plenty of water especially in the afternoon.
More of us will be cooled down by developing showers and storms after Noon. Rain chances will remain elevated between 40-60% Wednesday through Friday after lunch each day.
Looking ahead to the weekend, we'll pull back the rain chances as a shot of drier air moves in. We may even feel a little break from the humidity! Stay tuned...
FOX 4 EVENING METEOROLOGIST KATIE WALLS
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