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NewsSNN NewsAugust 19, 2026Manatee

National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Sarasota and Manatee coastal areas

A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday due to high humidity and temperatures reaching the upper 90s. Residents are advised to take precautions against heat-related illness during this period.

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Why It Matters

The signals a period of elevated risk for heat-related health issues for residents in coastal Sarasota and Manatee areas during the specified hours.

Key Facts

  • A heat advisory is active from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
  • Actual temperatures are in the low to mid-80s.
  • Heat index values (feels-like temperatures) are reaching the upper 90s in coastal areas.
  • The weather conditions are characterized by high humidity.

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