SARASOTA, Fla. ( WWSB ) - The Suncoast weather pattern will stay active over the coming days, with warm, humid conditions and frequent rounds of showers and thunderstorms. Storms will likely develop near the coast during the morning hours and then spread inland during the afternoon and evening. These storms could bring brief heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning.

I expect the unsettled pattern to continue into next week as a steady southwest flow keeps deep tropical moisture over the region. That means the daily cycle of scattered to widespread showers and storms will remain in place. Overnight temperatures will stay warm, generally in the upper 70s to low 80s, while daytime highs will reach the upper 80s near the coast and the low 90s inland.

Aloft ample moisture will slowly

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