
Hurricane Trudy strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast
By Katherine Langford
WPLG Local 10
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A big change in the weather is headed for Florida’s Suncoast as a cold front brings showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds and a welcome break from the heat.Today will remain warm and humid across the Suncoast, with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected, with rain chances around 50% along the coast and somewhat higher inland.Saturday brings the biggest changes as a cold front moves through the region. Showers and thunderstorms will remain possible, followed by increasing north to northeast winds and falling humidity. Temperatures will begin cooling as drier air moves south.By Sunday, the Suncoast will enjoy noticeably cooler conditions, with highs generally in the upper 70s to lower 80s and overnight lows dipping into the 60s. A few showers may linger farther south, but most areas will begin drying out.Monday and Tuesday should bring plenty of sunshine, lower humidity and comfortable temperatures. High