Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Last Update: 754 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

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Tampa Bay, FL Local Forecast Office

6NM SE Sanibel FL

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Tonight
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet this evening, then 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Thursday
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Thursday Night
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Friday
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 3 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Friday Night
North winds around 5 knots, becoming northeast after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: north 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Saturday
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: east 1 foot at 2 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Saturday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Sunday
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Sunday Night
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
Monday
Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of showers in the morning.



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754 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
 
 

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