SNN Friday Football Fever - Sept. 12

Thursday morning looks to start off to a pleasant start with mostly sunny skies. Some drier air aloft is working its way into the Suncoast area, lowering humidity values a couple degrees. Spotty showers are possible throughout the late afternoon, however, conditions look to be a healthy mixture of sun and clouds. As less cloud cover and more sunshine is present, temperature look to heat up into the low 90s. Lows are expected to be in the lower 70s.

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Tropical moisture has finally made its way to the Suncoast. Wednesday is likely to have gloomy skies in the morning and early afternoon hours. Early evening showers and storms can be expected to impact portions of Hardee and DeSoto Counties. Rain chances will be around 40-50%. Overcast skies will keep temperatures in the upper 80s for the afternoon high. Overnight lows will be in the lower 70s.

Tuesday is the last day of mostly sunny skies and lower humidity values. Stray showers are possible throughout the afternoon, although not likely. Cloud cover will be light and so temperatures will warm up to around the lower 90s. Overnight lows are expected to be in the low 70s.

Drier air aloft continues to lower humidity values and rain chances. Monday's outlook looks to be mostly sunny with highs around 90 degrees. Mornings and evening are quite comfortable with overnight lows in the lower 70s. Rain chances today are certainly on the lower end, with only a 10% chance to see an isolated shower or two.

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Jungle Gardens has served the Suncoast and visitors alike since 1939. The long-standing “mom-and-pop” zoo features botanical gardens, animal shows and special animal encounters.

Friday morning begins to a wet start as portions of Charlotte and DeSoto Counties see some light rainfall early this morning. Friday looks to be variably cloudy with some isolated shower in the mix. Dewpoints are beginning to slightly decline as the introduction of drier air makes for some pleasant feels likes in the morning and evening hours. Temperatures remain below average for this time of the year, with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the lower 70s.

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Thursday morning starts off to a mainly dry start with a few clouds in the mix. It is in the late afternoon-early evening where the Suncoast sees the highest chance for rainfall to occur, at around 60-70%. Heavier rain and downpours can be expected, with some areas receiving up to 2-3 inches of rain in just a couple of hours. Temperatures look to stay below average with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the lower 70s.