Sarasota (34230) Daily Weather Forecast

Sarasota State Of Emergency Declared Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa

County government offices, facilities closed Tuesday. Garbage collection, SCAT services canceled. Sandbags available at Twin Lakes Park.

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Guide with evacuation maps, shelter locations, insurance tips & helpful info available in Citrus, Hernando, Manatee & Sarasota counties

More Than 24,000 Lost Power In Sarasota County

More than 24,000 in the Sarasota area lost power during Tropical Storm Eta. Many households have been restored.

Tornado Warning For West Central FL: National Weather Service

A tornado warning is in effect for portions of Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties until 5:30 p.m.

State Of Emergency: County, City Officials Eying Eta’s Approach

As Tropical Storm Eta approaches Sarasota County, here’s a list of what’s closed and how to prepare.

'Godzilla Dust Cloud' From Sahara Desert Reaches Florida

A giant cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert has moved across the Atlantic Ocean. Here's what it means for Floridians.

Here’s How Fast Sarasota County's Temperature Is Rising

A new study published by The Washington Post has found where temperatures have risen dangerously fast across the United States.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight In Florida

The Perseid meteor shower peaks Monday night, Aug. 12, with up to 100 meteors an hour. Here's how and when to watch in Florida.

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Sarasota Weather: Thursday Mostly Cloudy And Windy

Forecasters are calling for a high near 63 but windy at times on Thursday.

Sarasota Weather: Sunshine On Tuesday

Forecasters are calling for a high near 64 with a light breeze in the afternoon on Tuesday

Sarasota Weather: Friday Partly Sunny, Then Sunny

Forecasters are calling for a high near 64 but expect windy conditions at times on Friday.

Sarasota Weather: Tuesday Mostly Sunny And Warmer

Forecasters are calling for a high near 73 but expect windy conditions at times on Tuesday.

Sarasota Weather: Friday Sunny

Forecasters are calling for a high near 71 with a light wind on Friday.

Sarasota Weather: Monday Mostly Sunny

Forecasters are calling for a high near 66 with a light wind on Monday.

Sarasota Weather: Friday Mostly Sunny After Frigid Start

Forecasters are calling for a high near 70 with breezy conditions on Friday.

Sarasota Weather: Sunny Monday

Forecasters are calling for a high near 75 on Monday.

Sarasota Weather: Rain Likely On Friday

Forecasters are calling for a high near 78 and windy conditions at times.

Sarasota Weekend Weather: Partly Sunny Sunday

Forecasters are calling for a high near 81 with a light wind on Sunday.

Sarasota Weather: Cloudy And Windy At Times

Forecasters are calling for a high near 79 on Thursday.

Sarasota Weather: Sunny On Monday

Forecasters are calling for a high near 68 on Monday.

Sarasota Weather: More Rain Likely On Friday, Windy Conditions

Forecasters are calling for a high near 63 and very windy conditions on Friday.

Sarasota Weather: Monday Mostly Sunny

Forecasters at the National Weather Service are calling for a high near 65 on Monday.

Sarasota Weather: Friday Chance Of Showers

The National Weather Service is calling for a high near 76 on Friday.

Sarasota Weather: Mostly Cloudy Monday With Chance Of Rain

Monday will have a high around 81 with a chance of showers.

Sarasota Weather: Mostly Cloudy Friday

Friday's high will be near 76 but breezy.

Tropical Storm Gordon Moves Away From Florida

Tropical Storm Gordon is forecast to be a hurricane when it makes landfall along the north-central Gulf Coast.

Mote Marine Scientists Begin Research To Reduce Red Tide

Scientists are launching a research project this week that will test whether filter-feeding animals and seaweeds can help mitigate red tide.

Sarasota County Restricts Use Of Lawn, Plant Fertilizer

Sarasota County is reminding the community to skip using nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer on lawns June 1 to Sept. 30.

Sarasota Memorial Day Parade Canceled For 1st Time In 30 Years

The annual downtown Sarasota Memorial Day parade has been canceled due to the threat from Subtropical Storm Alberto.

Jellyfish Swarm Near Sarasota Shore

You may have noticed more jellyfish near the beaches. Here's what you need to know.

Hurricane Irma: Sarasota Police Collecting Relief Supplies

The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with locals to take truckloads of supplies to the keys.

Hurricane Irma: Storm Debris Collection Rules Suspended

City of Sarasota residents will be able to set out more yard trash than normal in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

Heavy Rain, Flooding Cause Concern Across Tampa Bay Area

Flood watches remain in place for several Tampa Bay area counties while heavy rain is expected to continue for the next day or so.

3 Last-Minute Reminders Before The Partial Solar Eclipse Reaches Florida

Superbowls have had less buildup than the solar eclipse about to occur in Florida from about 1:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Tropical Storm Don Becomes Less Likely

The National Hurricane Center says a low pressure system in the Atlantic could become a named storm, but chances are down.

Hurricane Experts Adjust 2017 Atlantic Forecast

The hurricane forecasters at Colorado State University have adjusted their predictions slightly upward for the 2017 season.

Coastal Flood Watch Issued For 4 Tampa Bay Area Counties

The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for coastal flooding as a cold front moves through the Tampa Bay area.

ICYMI: Atlantic Hurricane Season 2017 Predictions Released

A slightly below-average Atlantic hurricane season could be on the way, according to Colorado State University officials.

Tropical Disturbance South of Florida Has Potential to Develop: Forecasters

The National Hurricane Center has given a disturbance in the Caribbean Sea a strong chance of developing over the next few days.