When could rain start?
Use the next 12 hours above for local precipitation timing, then check the radar for storms approaching Sarasota.
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Sarasota weather.
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Live Sarasota conditions, hourly timing, official alerts, radar, and a practical cue for your day.
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LOCAL WEATHER NOTE
Weather in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota weather is heavily influenced by the Gulf, with humid heat and locally heavy showers common in the warm season. A dry-looking day can still contain a short storm window, so hourly timing matters.
Is it safe to work outside?
Your Cue weighs heat, rain, wind, and storms to highlight the more practical outdoor window.
Where do alerts come from?
Active U.S. warnings are supplied by the National Weather Service. Always follow instructions from local officials.
Nearby Florida weather
Your Cue
Practical guidance like bring an umbrella, leave now, secure outdoor items, or watch the heat.
Outdoor work window
Weather-aware windows that account for feels-like temperature, rain, wind, gusts, and storms.
Official radar & alerts
U.S. severe-weather alerts and radar come from National Weather Service and NOAA services.
Live weather radar
Learn how to read radar and use it alongside your local hourly forecast.
Weather radar guide →Severe weather
Understand watches, warnings, and the safest way to use official alerts.
Severe weather guide →Heat index
See why humidity changes how hot it feels and how to plan outdoor time.
Heat index guide →