River Flooding and Afternoon Storms Expected Through Thursday

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - River flooding will remain a concern through Thursday afternoon now, particularly along the Peace River in DeSoto County, as runoff from the 10+ inches of rain that fell on Monday continues to work its way to the Peace river. Scattered afternoon storms are expected Wednesday and Thursday before conditions improve.Wednesday will bring a 40% chance of afternoon storms, primarily between 3 and 4 p.m., with a high near 86 degrees. The atmosphere will feel warmer than the actual temperature due to continued humidity. Thursday will see similar conditions with scattered showers and storms possible in the afternoon before drying trends take hold.The pattern shifts significantly this weekend. A weak cold front will move through Saturday night, bringing noticeably drier air and more comfortable conditions similar to what was experienced a couple of weeks ago. While Saturday’s high won’t be much cooler, Sunday’s low will drop considerably, signaling a shift in the atmosphe