Good rain chances remain but clearing is days away

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast for the Suncoast on today, with rain chances around 50% near the coast and 60% farther south. A few storms could produce heavy downpours, but widespread severe weather is not expected. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the mid-80s, with breezy easterly winds. There will be more sunshine today.Tomorrow will start to see conditions improving significantly as winds begin to ease, although scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will remain possible. Highs will reach the mid-80s, with overnight temperatures near 70 degrees.Thursday and Friday return us to more sunshine and fewer showers as a weak cold front approaches Florida. The front is expected to move through the Suncoast on Friday with little rainfall. Behind it, drier air will bring lower humidity and slightly cooler temperatures.The weekend will offer a pleasant change, with more comfortable humidity and morning temperatures dipping i