Windy start to the week, before rain chances return

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s been a mainly sunny, windy, and warm day here on the Suncoast! While conditions have been pleasant on land, it’s a different story out on the water.Northeasterly winds have been gusting up to 30 mph at times, creating choppy conditions for boaters. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through Wednesday evening, so those planning to head out on the water should exercise caution.The good news is that the sunshine isn’t going anywhere. We’ll kick off the workweek with mostly sunny skies, afternoon highs in the lower to mid-80s, and overnight lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s.Winds will remain breezy through midweek, with gusts occasionally reaching 30 mph before gradually easing heading into Thursday.By the second half of the week, we’ll see more humid conditions return, with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s and heat indices reaching the lower 90s. A few isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms may also return Thursday into Friday, with a 20%