Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Thursday on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Followed by Weekend Heat

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FLORIDA GULF COAST

— Residents along Florida’s Gulf Coast should prepare for

scattered showers and thunderstorms Thursday afternoon

, as warm and humid conditions persist across the region.

Despite the incoming storms,

temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s

after lunchtime, according to meteorologist Rob Duns of

Gulf Coast News

. The rain is expected to be brief and scattered, more likely in the

later half of the day

.


Drier Air Coming Friday

Starting Friday and continuing into Saturday,

a pocket of drier air

is forecast to move across the peninsula, which will result in

fewer afternoon storms

but

hotter temperatures

overall.

Saturday could see highs climb to

around 96°F

, marking one of the hottest days this month. Forecasters are advising residents and visitors to

stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure

, especially during peak hours.


No Tropical Systems at This Time

There is

no tropical development expected

near South Florida or the Gulf Coast at this time. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season remains active through

November 30

, but current tracking shows no disturbances forming in the short term.


Stay Informed Through Local Weather Tools

Gulf Coast News encourages residents to stay updated via its

live radar tools

, the

2025 Hurricane Guide

, and frequent updates from the

Gulf Coast Storm Team

. Mobile app users can also access

real-time alerts

and video forecasts.

Experiencing the Florida storms firsthand? Share photos or storm updates from your area with us at

SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com

— your report could be featured in our next weather roundup.

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