Sarasota, FL

8:57 AM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 36 ft
Lon: 82.5° W
Lat: 27.4° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Sarasota Weather at a Glance
Updated 8:53 AM EST
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
62 °F
Feels Like 62 °F
Wind(mph)
10
Sunrise / Set
7:10 AM
6:18 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Clear 56 | 32 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 65 | 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 76 | 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 79 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.01 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 4000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
75%
Rainfall
0.02 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Temperature
62 °F
Dew Point
54 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
10 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
8.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Today
cloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the upper 60s near the coast and in the lower 70s inland. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Colder. Lows in the lower 40s near the coast and in the mid 30s inland. North winds around 15 mph with higher gusts. Wind chill readings 23 to 28.
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the mid 50s near the coast and in the upper 50s inland. North winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Wind chill readings 23 to 28.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows around 40 near the coast and around 30 inland. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night and Tuesday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the lower 50s near the coast and in the mid 40s inland. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening then mostly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the mid 50s inland.
Wednesday
partlysunny Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and around 80 inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the upper 50s inland.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and in the lower 80s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s near the coast and around 60 inland.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Source: NWS at 3:57 am EST on February 11, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 34230
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
70 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 12
Clear
56 | 32 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
65 | 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
76 | 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
79 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
79 | 61 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
76 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 3:57 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Today
cloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the upper 60s near the coast and in the lower 70s inland. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts.
Tonight
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Colder. Lows in the lower 40s near the coast and in the mid 30s inland. North winds around 15 mph with higher gusts. Wind chill readings 23 to 28.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 56 67 | 50 61 | 44 47 | 34
Wind 6 mph North 14 mph NNW 14 mph NNW 13 mph NNW
Humidity 91% 54% 52% 58%
Chance of Precip. 70% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 90% 70% 40% 25%
Conditions Rain Showers Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 3:57 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Sunday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the mid 50s near the coast and in the upper 50s inland. North winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Wind chill readings 23 to 28.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows around 40 near the coast and around 30 inland. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 22 51 | 20 49 | 24 40 | 25
Wind 12 mph North 12 mph NNE 7 mph North 4 mph NNE
Humidity 56% 29% 37% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 15% 20% 20%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
6:19 PM
Source: NWS at 3:57 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night and Tuesday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the lower 50s near the coast and in the mid 40s inland. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 27 58 | 33 59 | 39 53 | 43
Wind 5 mph NE 7 mph ENE 6 mph East 7 mph East
Humidity 78% 39% 47% 71%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% 25% 35% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
6:19 PM
Source: NWS at 3:57 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Monday Night and Tuesday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the lower 50s near the coast and in the mid 40s inland. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening then mostly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the mid 50s inland.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 46 70 | 50 68 | 53 64 | 54
Wind 8 mph ESE 8 mph SSE 6 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 89% 52% 60% 73%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 40% 40% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:20 PM
Source: NWS at 3:57 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Wednesday
partlysunny Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and around 80 inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s near the coast and in the upper 50s inland.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 56 73 | 56 69 | 58 66 | 58
Wind 6 mph SSE 4 mph SSE 2 mph SSE 5 mph WNW
Humidity 87% 57% 67% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 60% 60% 50% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:21 PM
Source: NWS at 3:57 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s near the coast and in the lower 80s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s near the coast and around 60 inland.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 56 74 | 58 69 | 58 64 | 58
Wind 7 mph East 7 mph East 6 mph SE 6 mph SW
Humidity 85% 56% 68% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 50% 60%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:21 PM
Source: NWS at 3:57 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sarasota
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s near the coast and in the upper 70s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 58 74 | 61 69 | 61 64 | 58
Wind 6 mph SSW 8 mph WSW 6 mph WNW 6 mph SW
Humidity 92% 66% 78% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 50% 50% 50% 60%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:21 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 73 °F 52 °F
Record 86 °F (1959) 31 °F (1919)
Yesterday 78 °F 59 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 4
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Air Quality
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Saturday Good
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Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Clearwater Beach, FL 66.0 °F
Port Manatee, FL 64.9 °F
St Petersburg, FL 71.1 °F
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:10 AM EST 6:18 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:46 AM EST 6:42 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:18 AM EST 7:10 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:51 AM EST 7:37 PM EST
Moon 10:31 PM EST 9:21 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 56m
Length of Day
11h 08m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
75 °F
Key West
73 °F
Key West NAF
73 °F
Marathon
71 °F
Miami
71 °F
Pompano Beach
42 °F
Tallahassee
43 °F
Milton
43 °F
Valparaiso
43 °F
Panama City
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Sarasota 62 °F Overcast 8:53 AM EST
Venice 61 °F Overcast 8:35 AM EST
St. Petersburg 61 °F Clear 8:53 AM EST
Tampa Macdill AFB 62 °F Partly Cloudy 8:55 AM EST
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Tamaron, Sarasota, FL 61.2 °F 58 °F 89% NNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 8:30 AM EST Normal  
Terrace Gardens, Sarasota, FL 63.0 °F 54 °F 74% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 8:57 AM EST Normal  
Sarasota Springs, Sarasota, FL 63.7 °F 58 °F 82% NNW  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 27 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Sarasota FL , Sarasota, FL 59 °F 56 °F 91% NNW  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 82 ft 8:14 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Sarasota FL , Sarasota, FL 64 °F 59 °F 83% North  at  1 mph 0.05 in / hr 22 ft 8:30 AM EST MADIS
Los Lomas, Sarasota, FL 62.0 °F 57 °F 83% NNE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 47 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Sarasota, FL 62.1 °F 56 °F 82% NW  at  23.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 63 ft 8:30 AM EST Normal
GULF GATE EAST, SARASOTA, FL 62.4 °F 60 °F 92% West  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 26 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire
Twin Lake Park, Sarasota, FL 59.8 °F - 99% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Braden River, Bradenton, FL 62.2 °F 41 °F 45% NNE  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 17 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue, Bradenton, FL 61.2 °F 52 °F 73% NW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 22 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire
Lakeside South, Bradenton, FL 61.0 °F 56 °F 82% North  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 22 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Bradenton FL , Ellenton, FL 59 °F - - WNW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 7:08 AM EST MADIS
Cleveland's in Sandpointe, Bradenton, FL 62.0 °F 54 °F 76% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 28 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire  
North of Manatee High School, Bradenton, FL 59.7 °F 48 °F 64% West  at  3.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 10 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Country Meadows, Bradenton, FL 59.9 °F 58 °F 92% NW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 38 ft 8:55 AM EST Normal
Arbor Oaks near 75th st w., Bradenton, FL 61.5 °F 50 °F 66% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Sorrento East, Nokomis, FL 61.3 °F 59 °F 92% West  at  2.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 8:56 AM EST Normal  
Palmetto, FL 60.9 °F 56 °F 83% North  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 8:15 AM EST Normal  
Holiday Cove, Cortez, FL 61.8 °F 57 °F 84% NW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 14 ft 8:07 AM EST Normal
Coach House MHP, Palmetto, FL 62.6 °F 58 °F 84% North  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 27 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire
East Nokomis, Shakett Creek, Nokomis, FL 60.2 °F 59 °F 95% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 8:55 AM EST Normal  
Foxbrook, Parrish, FL 59.8 °F 57 °F 91% NW  at  5.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 70 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire
Venice High School, Venice, FL 60.9 °F 59 °F 93% North  at  8.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 8:57 AM EST Rapid Fire
MARITIME , Venice, FL 61 °F 61 °F 100% North  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 8:00 AM EST MADIS
FL_Meso North Port , North Port, FL 59 °F 58 °F 98% North  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 25 ft 8:30 AM EST MADIS
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Lake Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:07 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Lake Wind Advisory in effect from 10 am this morning to 7 PM
EST this evening...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has
issued a lake Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 10 am this
morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* Timing... from 10 am to 7 PM today winds will be from the
northwest at 15 to 25 mph and gusty.

* Winds... northwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Impacts... boaters on area lakes should postpone trips until
conditions improve.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A lake Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast
to be 20 to 29 mph with frequent gusts to near or above gale
force for at least 3 hours. Winds of these magnitudes will
create rough conditions on larger area lakes which could produce
damage to... or flip... small pleasure craft.

Outdoor enthusiasts may wish to postpone lake related activities
until conditions improve.