Here is the forecast for Friday, May 9th, 2025.
This morning we are waking up in the low 70s once again as muggy air continues our summer-like weather pattern.
Mostly sunny skies are forecast for the first half of the day. Expect more activity on radar in the afternoon, especially inland. With a developing wind out of the southwest between 10-15 mph in the afternoon, the best chance for scattered storms will be around Lake Okeechobee, in and around Glades and Hendry counties. This is also where we could see a few strong storms develop late afternoon into the early evening hours.
High temperatures are expected around 90° with "feels like" temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.
Saturday will feature more cloud cover, but the best chance for scattered thunderstorms east of I-75.
HEADS UP FOR MOTHER'S DAY PLANS! Rain chances increase to 60% Sunday. Sunday, however, isn't expected to be a washout but there will be scattered showers and storms in both the morning and afternoon.
Monday and Tuesday will feature an even higher rain chance as a cold front moves across the state.
This is great news for our ongoing drought, as SWFL remains 3-7" below average for the year.
The bad news is we look to dry out again the middle of next week.
FOX 4 METEOROLOGIST ANDREW SHIPLEY
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