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**Summary:**

Southwest Florida faces a risk of strong to severe thunderstorms throughout Thursday and Saturday. While a previous Level 1 risk for Southwest Florida was removed by noon, Sarasota and Charlotte County remain under the Level 1 risk for strong storms in the evening. A low-pressure system is moving across the state, bringing potential for gusty winds and small hail. Highs will reach the lower 90s before storm development. Saturday will see the arrival of Saharan dust, creating an overcast sky and potentially enhancing storm activity in the afternoon and evening. Gusty winds and lightning will be the main threats. Highs will be in the lower to mid-90s.

**News Article:**

**Southwest Florida Braces for Stormy Week, Saharan Dust on the Horizon**

**FORT MYERS, FL (June 27, 2025) –** Southwest Florida residents should prepare for potentially severe weather conditions this week, according to the WINK News Weather Authority. Strong to severe storms are possible on Thursday and Saturday.

Although a previous Level 1 risk for portions of Southwest Florida was removed by noon today, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties remain under the level one risk for strong storms in the evening.

Meteorologists are tracking a low-pressure system moving across the state, increasing the likelihood of afternoon thunderstorms. These storms could bring gusty winds and small hail. High temperatures are expected to reach the lower 90s before the storms develop.

The Weather Authority is predicting another Level 1 risk for severe weather across all of Southwest Florida for Saturday. Isolated to scattered rain and storms will be moving onshore throughout the morning and that activity looks to move inland throughout the afternoon.

Adding to the unusual weather pattern, a plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive on Saturday, giving the sky an overcast appearance. While the dust will bring drier air to the region, it could also enhance scattered storm activity in the afternoon and evening. The main threats on Saturday will be gusty winds and lightning, with high temperatures topping out in the lower to mid-90s.

Residents are advised to stay informed of weather updates and take necessary precautions. For more information and real-time updates, visit WINK News online or tune into local broadcasts.

*Nicholas Karsen, Digital Specialist for WINK News, contributed to this report. Contact him with story ideas.*

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