Fort Myers' forecast for Wednesday, November 4, includes a low around 72 degrees, while the afternoon could turn unsettled. Highs should reach about 86 before showers and thunderstorms develop between 1 and 3 p.m. and become more scattered later in the afternoon. Rain chances top out around 40%, with new rainfall amounts generally staying below a tenth of an inch.
The National Weather Service expects easterly flow to continue, with lighter winds Wednesday, and scattered showers and thunderstorms possible before 8 p.m. Tonight's low should settle near 72 degrees.
Storms Arrive In The Afternoon
The rain window opens in early afternoon, then coverage increases around 3 p.m., when a quick downpour or thunderstorm could interrupt outdoor plans.
East winds will remain fairly light, but lightning can still make an otherwise ordinary afternoon risky. Anyone caught outside when thunder rolls should head indoors rather than trying to wait out the storm.
Quieter Weather Thursday And Friday
Thursday, November 5, looks much quieter, with a high near 87 and a low around 71. Friday stays sunny and warm as well, topping out near 86 before temperatures dip to about 70 overnight.
That makes Wednesday the main rain concern in the near-term forecast. No watches or warnings are posted for the Fort Myers area.
Weekend Front Brings A Noticeable Cooldown
A weak front is expected to move through the peninsula Saturday, though it is not expected to bring significant rain. Saturday should reach a high near 84, followed by a cooler Sunday at about 81.
Across the area, highs are expected to range from the mid-70s to around 80 degrees Sunday through early next week. Morning lows are expected to be in the mid-60s in southern parts of the area Sunday through early next week. The cooler pattern gives Fort Myers a brief taste of fall without exactly requiring a winter coat.
