Temperatures Plunge to 40s Inland as Winds Pick Up
A cold front brought gusts of 20 mph and low temperatures into the 40s for inland residents on Friday.
By Mia Bennett ·
Wind gusts of 20 mph swept through Sarasota on Friday as a cold front moved through the region, triggering a First Alert Weather Day.
High temperatures reached only the low 70s, with steady north winds blowing at 10 to 15 mph. The National Weather Service declared the alert due to the combination of strong winds and dropping temperatures. No severe weather was expected during the day.
Overnight lows dropped to the 50s along the coast and into the 40s for inland areas. Saturday marked the coldest day of the week, with highs peaking in the mid 60s. Another First Alert was issued for Saturday to warn residents of the chillier conditions.
Temperatures began to rebound on Sunday, rising approximately 10 degrees to reach the low to mid 70s. Dew points remained low, creating dry and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities. The weather forecast called for a pleasant start to the weekend after the brief cold snap.
The cold spell ended with the new workweek. Temperatures climbed back to the upper 70s and near 80 degrees. Forecasts for the following six to ten days indicated that above average temperatures would return to the region.
