Breezy Saturday, Windy Sunday

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The last half of October has been dry. But we are still far above our average rain for Autumn. So far we’re holding at 9.74” of rain for October at SRQ. Since September 1st we’ve received 21.57”. Eastern Florida has received more rain than we have. One of the wettest spots in the state has been North Miami Beach, with reports up to 37” since September 1st. The Suncoast is in for more sunshine, but hold onto your hats—it’s going to be breezy! A strong high-pressure system is building over the northeast and extending down through Florida, while a stationary frontal boundary sits across the Florida Straits. This setup is creating gusty northeast winds that will be our main story through the middle of next week. Sunday turns windier as the system strengthens. Expect sunny skies to continue, but those northeast winds will really pick up, making it feel more energetic outside. Next week stays in the same pattern—mainly dry and windy with northeast winds continuing to