Spin Cycle

More Than 50 Inches of Rain Have Fallen in Sarasota Over the Past Three Months

And with Hurricane Francine churning in the Gulf, this hurricane season's lull may be over. Here's what's happening in the tropics right now.

09/10/2024 By Bob Bunting

Heat Check

How to Embrace 'Florida Fall'

Pumpkins? For autumn? Groundbreaking. Here's how we Floridians make this season our own.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Preventative Care

In Response to Forecast for Heavy Rain, Sarasota County to Open Sandbag Locations

Self-serve sandbags are available on Clark Road in Sarasota and Annex Road in Venice from 3-7 p.m. on Aug. 22 and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Aug. 23.

08/22/2024 By Megan McDonald

Stay Put

UPDATED: These Roads are Closed in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

A flooded road is a closed road, so shelter in place whenever possible until things are back up and running as usual.

08/07/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Resource Guide

Here's How to Find Help After Hurricane Debby

Share this list with anyone who needs it, and remember to stay safe in today's high heat as you assess damage.

08/06/2024 By Megan McDonald

Update

Water Rescues Are Happening Across Sarasota-Manatee

Manatee County will perform a strategic release of water at Lake Manatee and Sarasota County is opening an evacuation center at Suncoast Technical College today at 5 p.m.

08/05/2024 By Staff

Hurricanes

Hurricane Debby Dumped Almost 10 Inches of Rain on Sarasota on Sunday—and It's Not Over Yet

"Because the winds have been gale force for 12 hours, blowing water inland, we might see more significant flooding today than yesterday," warns Bob Bunting, the founder and chief executive officer of Sarasota's Climate Adaptation Center.

08/05/2024 By Megan McDonald

Weather

Tropical Storm Debby Will Bring Heavy Rain, Wind and Possible Coastal Flooding to Our Area

Be prepared for freshwater flooding from lots of rain and gale force winds of 50 to 60 miles per hour on the barrier islands as the storm passes.

08/04/2024 By Bob Bunting

Tropical Storm Debby

Tropical Storm Debby Has Officially Formed; Manatee County Issues Voluntary Evacuation for Zone A

Despite being out of the "cone of uncertainty," our region will still see 5 to 10 inches of rain and potential flooding and storm surge.

08/03/2024 By Megan McDonald

Weather

Keep Your Eyes on the Tropics: Invest 97L Could Become Tropical Storm Debby This Weekend

No matter what, the Suncoast is forecast to get 3 to 5 inches of rain over the next few days.

08/02/2024 By Bob Bunting

Air Quality

Sarasota County Issues Air Quality Alert Due to Saharan Dust

Particulate matter levels from the dust may reach the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category.

07/11/2024 By Staff

Weather Woes

City of Sarasota Declares State of Emergency After Rain and Flooding

Gov. Ron DeSantis also declared a state of emergency for Sarasota, Broward, Collier, Lee and Miami-Dade counties. Here's what that means.

06/13/2024 By Megan McDonald

Essential Intelligence

What Exactly Is a Flash Flood?

It's a term that gets used a lot around these parts.

06/12/2024 By Megan McDonald

Open the Floodgates

Sarasota Broke Rainfall Records in June

After almost a year of drought conditions, a historic amount of water fell from the sky yesterday.

06/12/2024 By Megan McDonald

Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head

After Weeks of Record Heat and Near-Drought Conditions, Up to 10 Inches of Rain Is Expected This Week

Forecasters are calling it a "wall of rain."

06/10/2024 By Megan McDonald

Hot Hot Heat

It's Hot and Getting Hotter—What Does That Mean for Hurricane Season?

We won't forget that 99-degree day last week anytime soon.

06/06/2024 By Bob Bunting

You Steal My Sunshine

How to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Sarasota

Will the weather cooperate? What percentage of totality—if any—will we get in Sarasota? What time does it all begin? We've got answers.

04/07/2024 By Megan McDonald

Hurricanes

Climate Adaptation Center Predicts 24 Named Storms, 12 Hurricanes and Six Major Hurricanes for 2024

Hurricanes have been increasing in strength and number for the last decade.

04/04/2024 By Megan McDonald

No Thanks

Another Winter Storm Is on the Way

High winds with gusts up to 50 miles per hour, coastal flooding and soaking rains are expected on Tuesday.

01/08/2024 By Megan McDonald

Wash Out

Thanks to an Incoming Winter Storm, We're in For a Wet, Windy Weekend

Heavy rains and gusty winds will continue through Sunday, followed by a cold front on Monday and Tuesday.

12/15/2023 By Staff