Warm and humid Monday Evening, Higher rain chances return mid-week

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

Warm, humid air will keep things mild across the Gulf Coast Monday night.

Your Gulf Coast Most Accurate Forecast says to expect the 80s to linger through midnight. Waking up Tuesday, many communities will see struggle to reach the upper 70s.

The onshore wind pattern will hold Tuesday, bringing a few showers to coastal areas early as storms spread and build inland during the afternoon and evening. Highs will spring back to the lower 90s.

By Wednesday, a weak front will nose into the area. This front will help to spark widespread downpours and thunderstorms both Wednesday and Thursday as it slowly marches southward through the area. The rain and clouds will keep temperatures in check, so highs will only reach the mid to upper 80s.

A shot of drier air will drop rain chances late in the week. The mercury will spike back to the low 90s starting Friday.

Tracking the Tropics:
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began Monday and continues through the end of November. There are currently no areas of concern across the Atlantic.

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