Sunshine returns to Sarasota and Manatee counties; rain chances rise Friday

SSARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -After last week’s rain and storms, sunny skies and slightly lower humidity are back across Sarasota and Manatee counties. Temperatures reached 87 degrees, with a dew point near 60—far more comfortable than last week’s muggy conditions. Tonight will be mostly fair, Tuesday and Wednesday should bring plenty of sunshine, light northeast breezes and highs in the upper 80s. Rain chances stay low; a brief sprinkle or two can’t be ruled out. Humidity will begin to climb Thursday, when a few showers are possible, mainly south and inland.Late Friday brings the best chance for showers and storms, with a 40% rain chance and breezy conditions. Some inland areas could see a half-inch to an inch of rain. Breezy, potentially windy weather will continue Saturday and Sunday, while humidity is expected to ease somewhat on Sunday.The tropics look to stay quiet for the next couple of weeks with conditions remaining stable over the Atlantic basin.For boaters, Wednesday looks favorab