NewsMySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)October 25, 2026Sarasota County
WWSB reports windy and sunny weather conditions across the Suncoast through Wednesday
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A tightening pressure system is bringing gusty northeast winds, sunny skies, and dry weather conditions to the Suncoast through at least Wednesday. Small craft advisories remain in effect for coastal waters, and a moderate rip current risk is present at the beaches.
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Boaters face advisory-level conditions with rough bay and inland waters through Wednesday, while beachgoers and outdoor athletes must account for 20 to 30 mph winds and a moderate rip current risk.
Key Facts
- Small craft advisory conditions are in effect for Suncoast waters through Wednesday due to persistent northeast winds.
- Northeast winds are forecast around 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts along the coast and over coastal waters.
- Sunday's beach forecast includes sunny skies, temperatures in the low 80s, water temperatures in the upper 70s, and a moderate rip current risk.
- Sunday boating conditions include 20 to 25 knot winds increasing to 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon, resulting in very rough bay and inland waters.
- Monday conditions continue with northeast winds of 20 to 25 knots, gusts up to 30 knots, and rough bay and inland waters.
- Tuesday conditions ease slightly with northeast winds of 15 to 20 knots, gusts up to 25 knots, and choppy bay and inland waters.
- Wednesday conditions continue to moderate as the system moves away, with 15 to 20 knot northeast winds and choppy waters.
- The weather pattern remains dry for the next several days, with a slight chance of isolated showers by Halloween at the end of the month.
- The National Hurricane Center expects no tropical cyclone formation over the next seven days across the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf.
- Outdoor sports participants such as golfers, tennis players, and pickleball players will experience wind speeds affecting ball movement, distance, and accuracy on Sunday.
Who's Mentioned
locationDeep South“Region where high pressure is building”locationBahamas“Location of the upper-level low pressure system north of the area”OrganizationWWSB“Publisher of the news article”locationGulf“Region monitored for tropical cyclone formation”OrganizationNational Hurricane Center“Not expecting any tropical cyclone formation over the next seven days”locationNorth Atlantic“Region monitored for tropical cyclone formation”locationSARASOTA“Dateline location for the weather report”locationSuncoast“Region affected by the weather pattern”locationCaribbean Sea“Region monitored for tropical cyclone formation”