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KEY MESSAGES

- Near-Record temperatures continue through the weekend.

- Gusty winds will produce hazardous marine conditions over the eastern Gulf Waters early next week.

- Critical RH values and gusty winds will produce hazardous fire conditions on Monday.

UPDATE

Issued at 751 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

Another warm day in paradise with above normal temperatures area-wide. High pressure remains in place today before a weak boundary approaches the region late on Sunday. As high pressure shifts east, north to northwesterly winds will develop along the coast keeping temperatures along the coast at least 5 degrees lower than today. On the other hand, over the interior it will feel very similar. The main concern will still be heat, so stay hydrated take breaks if planning on being outdoors. The aforementioned boundary will not bring much rain with it, but ample cloud coverage. North to northwesterly winds prevail during this time.

No changes were made to forecast as it remains on track.

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 751 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

VFR conditions prevail through the period. Westerly winds becoming light/variable overnight. N to NW flow begin in the early afternoon on Sunday. High to mid level clouds will push across into Sunday.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

TPA 70 86 67 84 / 0 0 0 0 FMY 71 89 68 87 / 0 0 0 20 GIF 68 90 67 82 / 0 0 0 10 SRQ 69 85 67 85 / 0 0 0 10 BKV 61 87 60 83 / 0 0 0 0 SPG 74 86 72 85 / 0 0 0 0

TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

FL...None. Gulf waters...None.

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