Sunday is serving up a classic Florida split forecast. Expect morning and midday thunderstorms across Sarasota and the Suncoast, with a moderate rip current risk that beachgoers need to take seriously. The good news? The surf is small at a foot or less, and high temperatures will hover in the low 80s with northwest winds around 10-15 mph. If you’re planning a beach day, aim for the late afternoon when storms clear inland and the coast settles down for a stunning Gulf sunset.
Boaters should also plan around the morning weather. Conditions improve after 2 p.m. with manageable 2-foot seas, but scattered showers are possible before then. Keep your marine radio on and watch the radar. And for those keeping an eye on the tropics, there’s no tropical cyclone formation expected in the next seven days. A welcome quiet spell for the Suncoast after some active seasons.
Rip current safety is the big message today. Swim near a lifeguard, and if you feel the current pulling you out, swim parallel to the shore until you’re free. Don’t panic, and don’t try to swim straight back in. Have you ever had a close call with a rip current? Share your story in the comments below.
