SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - If you thought Labor Day was steamy, buckle up. The Suncoast is locked into a classic early-September pattern: hot days near 90°, sticky nights in the 70s, and those familiar afternoon sea breeze storms.

And out in the Atlantic, we’re watching a tropical wave that could become the next named storm. Let’s break it all down.

The heat is on

Highs stay near 90–91° all week, with “feels like” temps pushing the low 100s every afternoon. Overnight lows stick in the mid-70s, so there’s little relief after sunset.

Hydration and shade breaks are key for outdoor plans.

Rain chances climb with the sea breeze

Tonight (Mon): Isolated inland showers fading by 8 p.m. Low near 74°.

Tuesday: 40–50% chance. Dry in the morning, storms fire inland mid-afternoon, with a few drif

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