Mike Modrick

Meteorologist at WWSB-TV (Sarasota, FL)

Meteorologist, Travel Weather Consultant, Elite Cruise Counselor

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Articles

Discovering the Sinkholes of the Suncoast

1 week ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - One beautiful feature of the Suncoast is the soil beneath our feet. We are NOT in the main sinkhole area of Florida! Yay! But we do have two huge sinkholes in Sarasota County. Click and watch! Do you have an idea for Discovering the Suncoast?
Farmer’s Market Sunday Forecast

2 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hit and miss thunderstorms will continue to pop up in our Suncoast afternoons, typical of our rainy season. However, thunderstorms will be widely scattered, so some of us may see very little rain, while others get a downpour. We have little change in this pattern through the upcoming week. By next weekend a small low in the upper atmosphere could increase the coverage of these daily storms.
Beach & Boating Forecast Sunday

2 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Beaches are quiet in the mornings, giving way to hit and miss thunderstorms to pop up in our Suncoast afternoons, typical of our rainy season. However, thunderstorms will be widely scattered, so some of us may see very little rain, while others get a downpour. A few beach showers are possible early Sunday morning, too. Winds are mainly out of the Southeast to South at 5 to 10 mph. Rip current risk is low, and the UV Index will be Extreme.
Saturday Afternoon and Evening Forecast

2 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hit and miss storms continue for the afternoon and evening hours. Any and all storms will die down after sunset, then repeat the cycle for Sunday afternoon and next week. We have little change in this pattern through the upcoming week. By the weekend of June 21st, a small low in the upper atmosphere could increase the coverage of these daily storms. Dew points hold the mid-70s. Highs will climb to 90° for the coasts. Inland we’ll see low 90s for high temperatures.
Farmer’s Markets Saturday Forecast

2 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hit and miss thunderstorms will continue to pop up in our Suncoast afternoons, typical of our rainy season. However, thunderstorms will be widely scattered, so some of us may see very little rain, while others get a downpour. We have little change in this pattern through the upcoming week. By the weekend of June 21st, a small low in the upper atmosphere could increase the coverage of these daily storms.
Beach & Boating Forecast Saturday

2 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Beaches are quiet in the mornings, giving way to hit and miss thunderstorms to pop up in our Suncoast afternoons, typical of our rainy season. However, thunderstorms will be widely scattered, so some of us may see very little rain, while others get a downpour. A few beach showers are possible early Sunday morning, too. Winds are mainly out of the Southeast to South at 5 to 10 mph. Rip currents risk is low, but the UV Index will be Extreme.
Rain chances increasing this week

2 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Saharan dust layer over much of Florida is moving away, which allows more moisture to return to the skies over the Suncoast. More moisture means increasing chances for rain, especially through Thursday. By the weekend our normal hit-and-miss afternoon storms will still pop up, but coverage could be more limited from day to day. Humidity is high with dew points holding the mid-70s for days, typical for June. Highs will climb to the upper 80s near the coasts.
Hot and Humid Suncoast Monday

2 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Air quality on the Suncoast starts off in the Moderate category again Monday. The Saharan dust layer over much of Florida is the cause of the particles in the atmosphere, and part of the reason for our low rain chances. The dust layer moves away today and moisture levels in the atmosphere will gradually increase for the work week. By the middle of the week, rain chances pick up, especially for Wednesday and Thursday.
Farmer’s Market Sunday Forecast

3 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunshine rules the Farmers Markets Sunday. Morning Temps start in the 70s, climbing to the 80s by afternoon. Rain chances are low for the day. Dew points hold the mid-70s for several days. Our sea breeze out of the Southwest will give a slight “cool down” near the coasts. Inland we’ll see low 90s for high temperatures. Lakewood Ranch Farmer’s Market is located at Waterside Place, 1651 Lakefront Drive in Sarasota. This market runs from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Beach & Boating Forecast Sunday

3 weeks ago | mysuncoast.com | Mike Modrick

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Beaches are beautiful again Sunday. Thunderstorms activity is at a bare minimum. Scattered thunderstorms are a little more likely by mid-week. Winds are mainly out of the Southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Rip currents risk is low, but the UV Index will be Extreme and will stay there through the Summer. You can get a burn in 5 to 10 minutes, so shade or sunscreen is essential, especially in the peak UV hours from 10 AM to 4 PM.