Bob Harrigan

Sarasota

Chief Meteorologist at WWSB-TV (Sarasota, FL)

WWSB ABC7 Chief Meteorologist Reporter, WX anchor for 4,5,6,7 & 11 p.m. Newscasts. PH#941-552-3026

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Hot, sunny weekend ahead

2 days ago | mysuncoast.com | Bob Harrigan

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - One of the first big plumes of Saharan dust has made its away across the Atlantic, and is now settling in overhead. This will keep the upper atmosphere dry for the weekend, limiting chances for thunderstorms across the state. A ridge of high pressure has also moved in from the east, and its axis has established itself just to our south.
Sunshine and heat return along with some dust

3 days ago | mysuncoast.com | Bob Harrigan

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After a few days of heavy rain things have quieted down considerably across Florida. High pressure is building in behind the storm system and this will stay with us through the weekend. We can expect to see a lot of sunshine through the weekend along with some hazy skies. That haze is a result of Saharan dust from Africa moving in overhead and drying things out. Friday we will see highs along the coast in the mid to upper 80s and inland areas warming into the low 90′s.
Drier days ahead as heat returns

4 days ago | mysuncoast.com | Bob Harrigan

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After multiple days of widespread heavy downpours, the rest of the week promises to be drier and sunnier. The low-pressure systems that have been giving us this rain will start to move away to the northeast tonight. They will still be close enough to give us some showers and storms overnight tonight, but by Thursday morning the threat for widespread rainfall will have passed.
More storms for Wednesday

5 days ago | mysuncoast.com | Bob Harrigan

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - An upper-level low over the northeast Gulf and an area of disturbed weather to the east of Florida will continue to create conditions favorable for scattered showers and storms on the Suncoast throughout the day Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon will again be the wettest part of the day, but scattered rainfall is possible throughout the day. Isolated minor flooding will be possible under any thunderstorms in low-lying areas with poor drainage.
Unsettled weather will bring more rain our way

6 days ago | mysuncoast.com | Bob Harrigan

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - An area of low pressure over the N. Gulf of Mexico will not be moving much over the next couple of days. This system will continue to pump up some very moist air from the south. This in combination with the storm system will bring periods of showers and some thunderstorms on Tuesday. The rain could get heavy at times as a series of disturbances moves into our area. Rainfall rates could exceed an inch per hour.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY FOR SATURDAY

1 week ago | mysuncoast.com | Bob Harrigan

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - We have a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday morning mainly as a line of showers and thunderstorms are set to move in around sunrise in Manatee County and then work slowly southward through the morning. We are in a marginal, or level one risk out of 5 for one or two of the storms becoming severe with winds possibly gusting up to 60 mph as the leading line moves in. You can expect to see this rain event last for about an hour or so as the front moves through your area.
Venice hosts Hurricane Expo Friday

1 week ago | mysuncoast.com | Bob Harrigan

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Venice is hosting the 2025 Hurricane Expo this Friday to give residents an opportunity to learn how to prepare for hurricane season. This free event will feature presentations by Sarasota County Emergency Management, City of Venice Emergency Management, and our very own ABC7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan. Presenters will educate the public about hurricane preparedness and the best ways to be ready for the upcoming season.
First Alert Weather Day on Saturday as cold front brings storms

1 week ago | mysuncoast.com | Bob Harrigan

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Weather will be quite familiar tomorrow, with scattered afternoon storms mainly inland, highs in the low 90s, and lows in the mid to upper 70s. Winds will start out of the southwest at 5-10 mph, but they will become more westerly and strengthen to 10-15 mph in the afternoon as a cold front approaches from the north. The heat index will once again be around 100 degrees by mid afternoon. Rain chances are highest east of I-75, around 40%.
Some storms for the weekend

1 week ago | mysuncoast.com | Bob Harrigan

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Some changes heading our way as a cold front moves in on Saturday morning. Until then expect the weather to stay pretty much as it has been with mainly inland thunderstorms with highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid to upper 70s. We will see heat indices reaching into the low 100′s for some over next couple of days. Winds will be generally out of the west southwest at 5-10 mph. The rain chance for inland areas well east of I-75 is at 40%.
Prepare for whatever Mother Nature has in store for us

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Bob Harrigan

It is hard to believe that the 2025 hurricane season is already upon us. People are still picking up and recovering from last year’s devastating season when we saw three hurricanes and a tropical disturbance bring all sorts of destruction to the area. Then Debby rolled by the area in the Gulf dumping over 18 inches of rain wreaking havoc on many communities here in early August.