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Windy weekend as Gulf waters turn hazardous. First Alert Heads-Up day called.

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM · 1 min read
Windy weekend as Gulf waters turn hazardous. First Alert Heads-Up day called. — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL, Land O' Lakes Community news
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A pleasant stretch of fall weather continues across the Suncoast, but increasing winds will bring noticeable changes over the weekend, especially along the coast and offshore.Today will feature plenty of sunshine, dry conditions, and comfortable temperatures. Afternoon highs will reach the lower 80s, with overnight lows dipping into the lower to mid-60s. Both coastal and inland communities can expect generally pleasant weather to close out the workweek. However, winds will be starting to increase, and waters today will be choppy higher wind gusts.By Saturday and Sunday, northeast winds will strengthen as high pressure builds north of Florida. Coastal areas will become breezy, with partly cloudy skies and highs in the lower to mid-80s. Most of Sarasota and Manatee counties will remain dry, although a few afternoon showers could reach inland communities. Rain chances will be somewhat higher farther south.Monday and Tuesday will bring more of the same, with partly

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