Palmetto FL
08/04/2026 12:00 PM
85°F
TEMPERATURE
Winds 9 mph WSW
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Moonrise
12:48 AM
Moonset
01:27 PM
Sunrise
06:55 AM
Moon Phase
Waning gibbous
Sunset
08:17 PM

Hourly Forecast

Tue, 12:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 9 mph WSW
85°

Tue, 01:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 9 mph WSW
85°

Tue, 02:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 10 mph WSW
84°

Tue, 03:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 9 mph WSW
85°

Tue, 04:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 9 mph WSW
84°

Tue, 05:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 9 mph WSW
85°

Tue, 06:00 PM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 9 mph WSW
85°

Tue, 07:00 PM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 7 mph SW
83°

Tue, 08:00 PM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 6 mph SSW
83°

Tue, 09:00 PM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 6 mph S
82°

Tue, 10:00 PM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 6 mph S
81°

Tue, 11:00 PM

Mostly Cloudy
Winds: 7 mph SSE
80°

Wed, 12:00 AM

Partly Cloudy
Winds: 6 mph SSE
80°

Wed, 01:00 AM

Partly Cloudy
Winds: 6 mph SSE
80°

Wed, 02:00 AM

Partly Cloudy
Winds: 6 mph SSE
79°

Wed, 03:00 AM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 6 mph SSE
78°

Wed, 04:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 6 mph SSE
78°

Wed, 05:00 AM

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 6 mph S
78°

Wed, 06:00 AM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 6 mph SSE
77°

Wed, 07:00 AM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 5 mph SE
77°

Wed, 08:00 AM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 6 mph ESE
78°

Wed, 09:00 AM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 5 mph ESE
80°

Wed, 10:00 AM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 5 mph ESE
83°

Wed, 11:00 AM

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 5 mph ESE
85°
Winds: 10 mph WSW
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Winds: 6 to 9 mph S
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Winds: 5 to 8 mph S
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Winds: 8 mph E
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Winds: 9 mph ENE
Widespread showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. East northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Winds: 12 mph ENE
Widespread showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East northeast wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Winds: 10 to 14 mph ENE
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then widespread showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East northeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Winds: 10 mph E
Widespread showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Winds: 6 to 9 mph SE
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Winds: 7 mph ESE
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Winds: 8 mph S
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Winds: 7 mph ENE
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Winds: 7 mph SSW
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Winds: 6 mph NE
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

High pressure south of the region will continue the southwest to west flow over the Gulf waters today with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms, some containing gusty winds and choppy seas. The high pressure will build over the region by midweek and then setup north of the waters late in the week through the weekend with an east to southeast flow across the area.

Gulf coastal waters from Bonita Beach to the mouth of the Suwannee River out to 60 NM. Important notice to mariners.marine forecasts are issued at least four times a day. Boaters on extended trips should routinely monitor subsequent forecast issuances and updates for the latest marine weather information. The wave heights are forecast as significant wave height which is the average of the highest one-third of the waves. The highest waves may rarely be twice the significant wave height. The winds and seas near thunderstorms may be higher than forecast.

REST OF TODAY
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered thunderstorms Numerous showers late this morning and early afternoon, then scattered showers late
TONIGHT
South winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening
WEDNESDAY
South winds around 5 knots Bay and inland waters smooth Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening
THURSDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight
SATURDAY
East winds around 10 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon Bay and inland waters light chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
Reporting time 09:34 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
REST OF TODAY
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west late Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
TONIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening
WEDNESDAY
East winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon Bay and inland waters smooth Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening
THURSDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening
FRIDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered thunderstorms Widespread showers, mainly in the evening
SATURDAY
East winds around 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers in the morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon
Reporting time 09:34 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
REST OF TODAY
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 6 seconds and south 1 foot at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
TONIGHT
Southeast winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters smooth Isolated showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY
East winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the afternoon Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters smooth Scattered showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
THURSDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Seas around 2 feet Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Numerous showers, mainly in the evening
SATURDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Seas around 2 feet Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers in the morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon
Reporting time 09:34 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
REST OF TODAY
Southwest winds around 5 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 6 seconds and south 1 foot at 3 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms late this morning and early afternoon, then isolated showers and thunderstorms late
TONIGHT
South winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 5 seconds Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight
WEDNESDAY
Southeast winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 3 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight
THURSDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 3 seconds Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds Scattered thunderstorms Numerous showers, mainly in the evening
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
SATURDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
Reporting time 09:34 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
REST OF TODAY
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
TONIGHT
South winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds, becoming southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight
WEDNESDAY
South winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 3 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters smooth Scattered showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening
THURSDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 3 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Seas around 2 feet Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Numerous showers, mainly in the evening
SATURDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Seas around 2 feet Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered thunderstorms Scattered showers in the morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon
Reporting time 09:34 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
REST OF TODAY
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 5 seconds and south 1 foot at 4 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms late this morning and early afternoon, then isolated showers and thunderstorms late
TONIGHT
Southwest winds around 5 knots Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 4 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds, becoming southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Isolated showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY
South winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: West 1 foot at 4 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 2 seconds and west 1 foot at 5 seconds Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight
THURSDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 5 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 2 to 3 feet Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
SATURDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon Seas around 2 feet Scattered showers and thunderstorms
Reporting time 09:34 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
REST OF TODAY
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 to 2 feet Wave Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 5 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 2 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms late this morning and early afternoon, then isolated showers and thunderstorms late
TONIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 to 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight
WEDNESDAY
South winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters smooth Scattered showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
South winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast after midnight Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Bay and inland waters smooth Scattered showers and thunderstorms
THURSDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 2 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 2 seconds Bay and inland waters light chop Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight
FRIDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 to 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less Bay and inland waters light chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 1 foot or less, then 1 to 2 feet after midnight Bay and inland waters a moderate chop Scattered showers and thunderstorms
SATURDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon Seas 1 to 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less Bay and inland waters light chop Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
Reporting time 09:34 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
REST OF TODAY
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Wave Detail: Southwest 2 feet at 4 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms late this morning, then isolated showers and thunderstorms early this afternoon
TONIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet in the evening, then 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 5 seconds, becoming southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight
WEDNESDAY
Southwest winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds around 5 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds and southwest 1 foot at 4 seconds Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight
THURSDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots Seas 1 foot or less Wave Detail: Southeast 1 foot at 2 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight Wave Detail: East 1 foot at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds, becoming east 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds Scattered showers and thunderstorms
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots Seas around 2 feet Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
SATURDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots Seas around 2 feet Scattered showers and thunderstorms
Reporting time 09:34 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
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