Sunshine returns to the Suncoast, but dangerous boating conditions persist through Monday

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A cold front moving through the Suncoast this evening will bring cooler temperatures, drier air, and plenty of sunshine heading into the new week. However, strong northeasterly winds will create dangerous boating conditions through Monday. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 3 a.m. Tuesday, with Sunday and Monday designated as First Alert Weather Days for boaters.A strengthening area of low pressure east of the Carolinas is expected to stall, helping maintain strong winds across the region. As the cold front passes this evening, temperatures will fall from the mid-70s into the upper 60s by midnight.Drier air will also move in, ending the muggy conditions. Rain chances will drop to around 20% after 6 p.m., then near zero overnight. However, northerly to northeasterly wind gusts will increase to around 30 mph by midnight.Sunday will bring mainly sunny skies, comfortable humidity levels, and afternoon temperatures in the upper 70s. Rain chances will rema