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Big weather change this weekend | TAP to see what to expect
4+ week, 1+ day ago (282+ words) The day starts off warm and humid, with temperatures in the low 70s, but readings will quickly climb into the 90s by late morning. Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values soaring to 105–110 degrees. That’s why a Heat…...
Weekend plans? Here's when rain could show up
3+ week, 2+ day ago (347+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking an onshore wind pattern that will lead to a few morning showers and afternoon storms throughout the weekend. Onshore flow will lead to a few coastal showers (20% coverage) throughout the…...
2026 Hurricane Season...Record breaking in a good way
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (167+ words) The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is making history, and for Southwest Florida, it's happening for all the right reasons. For the third consecutive Labor Day weekend, there was no active tropical cyclone anywhere in the Atlantic basin, including the Atlantic Ocean,…...
A wetter holiday weekend ahead for Southwest Florida
1+ week, 1+ day ago (411+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — Our wetter weather pattern continues across Southwest Florida this holiday weekend. Onshore winds will bring isolated showers and storms to the coast each morning. Those storms will shift toward US-41 and I-75 around lunchtime. As westerly winds…...
Before you head out: Check the Labor Day storm forecast
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (230+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking the threat for scattered rain and storms for your Labor Day Monday plans. Plan for a few showers through the morning hours with coverage less than 20%. Labor Day is looking…...
Dangerous heat this afternoon | TAP to see if relief is on the way 🌞
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (316+ words) We had a very warm start to the day, with mostly sunny skies giving way to an even hotter afternoon. Temperatures are climbing into the upper 90s, with feels-like temperatures ranging from 105 to 112 degrees across Southwest Florida. There’s little to no…...
Thursday’s rain is arriving earlier in SWFL
1+ week, 3+ day ago (163+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking the potential for heavy rainfall the next few days as deep tropical moisture continues to stream in. Onshore flow Thursday will lead to isolated coastal showers and storms throughout the…...
Storms are eyeing your Labor Day weekend plans
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (243+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — WINK News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking the threat for scattered showers and storms through your Labor Day holiday weekend. While many are starting dry, a few storms will pop up closer to the coast for your…...
Storms are looming | Here's when to expect rain in your area☔
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (483+ words) It was a pleasant start to the day across Southwest Florida, but things are heating up quickly this afternoon and storms are already moving in. Storms are developing and spreading across the area, with additional activity expected to push north…...
A new update on the tropics is in! TAP to see the changes🌀
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (220+ words) In the tropics, Dolly is no longer a tropical storm. The remnants of Dolly are now just east of the Leeward Islands. The National Hurricane Center says redevelopment is unlikely as the wave races westward to west-northwestward at around 25 mph....