Suncoast atmosphere moistens as rain chances rise

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Warm sunshine continues across the Suncoast before an approaching cold front brings increasing clouds, breezy conditions and a chance of rain this weekend.Today will be warm across Sarasota, Bradenton and surrounding areas, with highs near 90. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, with rain chances ranging from 40% in the northern Suncoast to 60% near Charlotte Harbour.Friday stays warm, with highs near 90 and scattered afternoon showers possible, mainly across the southern Suncoast.Saturday and Sunday could bring more clouds, breezy conditions and periods of rain as a cold front stalls across central or southern Florida. Areas farther south have the better chance of rain, but the forecast remains uncertain and hinges on the location of a stalled front. Highs may cool into the lower to mid-80s.Monday could remain unsettled before drier weather gradually returns, depending on where the front stalls.Boating conditions remain favorable through Friday. N