Fort Myers is starting Veterans Day in the low 70s under partly cloudy skies, with a warm afternoon ahead and only a small chance of rain. The bigger weather story arrives later this week, when a cold front sends temperatures noticeably lower by Friday night.
Warm Afternoon, Small Shower Chance
Wednesday should turn partly sunny, with temperatures climbing to about 85 degrees before easing back toward 80 later in the day. A 20% chance of rain showers arrives after 1 p.m., with south-southwest winds between 1 and 8 mph.
The National Weather Service forecast gives Wednesday night a 30% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night's low should settle near 70 degrees.
Thursday Showers Give Way To Cooler Air
Thursday looks mostly cloudy, with a 30% chance of showers after 1 a.m. and a high near 80. The front may bring a slight shower chance Thursday night and Friday; Friday should then turn partly sunny and cooler, with north-northwest winds around 7 to 10 mph and a high near 75.
The sharper change comes Friday night, when temperatures fall to around 54 degrees. Saturday should be sunny with a high near 67, in line with Tuesday's forecast, while Sunday rebounds to about 70 under mostly sunny skies.
No Alerts, But Weekend Plans May Need A Layer
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Fort Myers area. A light rain layer could come in handy late Wednesday and Thursday, but the practical wardrobe shift arrives Friday night, when Southwest Florida may finally feel like November after dark.
