Thanksgiving morning in Sarasota, Florida is expected to be cool but warmer than the rest of the week. Coastal cities will see low temperatures in the low 60s, while inland areas will dip into the upper 50s. Overnight fog is expected to develop around 4 a.m. but will dissipate after sunrise. Once the fog clears, Thanksgiving Day will be warm with a mix of sunshine and clouds, with high temperatures reaching 80 degrees. It will be a perfect day for outdoor picnics.
Thanksgiving is also the ideal day for boating, with seas running about a foot and light chop. Winds will increase slightly to around ten knots. Beach conditions will be pleasant with a mix of sun and clouds.
As we head into the weekend, holiday conditions will transition to mostly cloudy skies and choppy boating conditions due to a cold front moving through the area. While rain chances will remain low on Friday, winds will increase to nearly 20 knots over the weekend, with temperatures dropping to the upper 60s on Saturday and Sunday as cooler, drier air moves in. Boaters should expect Exercise Caution Statements or Small Craft Advisories with choppy conditions and seas between two and five feet.
Travelers should keep an eye on weather conditions at airports, especially with a winter storm moving east across the Ohio Valley and into the northeast over the weekend. Mixed precipitation, including rain and snow, is expected in the northeast and Great Lakes region, while the southeast, including Florida, should mostly have favorable travel conditions with some rain in the northern states. Conditions at SRQ airport should be mostly favorable but breezy.
Overall, Thanksgiving Day in Sarasota promises to be a beautiful one, perfect for outdoor activities and picnics. Boaters should take advantage of the calm seas, and travelers should stay informed about weather conditions, especially if flying to areas affected by winter storms. Enjoy the holiday weekend, but stay safe and prepared for changing conditions.
