Mike Modrick
Meteorologist / Reporter
Sarasota, Fl
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Mike came to the Suncoast after 40 years of forecasting snow, snow, and more snow up north in South Dakota. Right after a trip to look for a vacation condo in 2020, ABC7 posted a job for a Meteorologist for the new Good Morning Suncoast Weekends show. Mike accepted the job on the last day of August, then it snowed on Labor Day. The timing was perfect in all respects. With his wife, Lisa, and their cat, Tabitha, they are enjoying discovering the Suncoast. So much so that Mike has a weekly feature called "Discovering the Suncoast", where he explores unique and historic stories here in Paradise.
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Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 5:49 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Sunday is our coldest day, in the mid-60s for high temperatures. Mornings will dip into the 40s and 50s through Tuesday
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:01 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
We're calling this a First Alert Weather Afternoon/Evening with the storm potential
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:51 AM EDT
|By Mike Modrick
Stronger thunderstorms develop for lunchtime and afternoon
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 6:49 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
A chill takes us back to the low 70s for highs Tuesday
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 5:52 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
It's a sunny and dry weekend, but the "dry" part of our weather pattern could change next week
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:48 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
There have been many attempts to stop the practice of "Spinging Forward" and "Falling Back" with our clocks.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:46 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We're tracking a steady train of cold front after cold front through mid-March
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 8:31 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
In an ocean of condos, how can you find the first condo built on the Suncoast
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 5:47 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We have the chance for a few light showers Sunday but nothing significant
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 6:34 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Rip currents were also reported, and both conditions could easily linger for Saturday
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:57 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Kindness is spreading across the Suncoast!
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 5:41 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Every beach reported dead fish Saturday afternoon and Moderate to Intense respiratory irritation
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 9:23 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
James Webb telescope leads to unexpected discovery in the early universe
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 5:48 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We are tracking a cold front for Friday that brings a few changes.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:46 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
The sign reads "Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows. Who was Bailey?
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 5:52 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Our temperatures are going up while most of the country deals with a wintery mix
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 5:50 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We have much lower humidity as dew points drop into the 40s
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 7:49 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
On the Suncoast, we have Fairy doors, and now entire Fairy Villages
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 4:39 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Florida has the most pleasant weather in the country for the rest of the week
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 5:49 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Sunday winds are out of the west and very gusty
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 5:44 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
A few thunderstorms develop with the front, especially in the evening hours
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 8:50 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
How much do you REALLY know about the history of the Suncoast?
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 5:48 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
A more powerful cold front moves in for Friday with a better chance of showers or thunderstorms
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 5:51 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Our Sunday late afternoon showers look fairly light
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:37 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
It won't come back for 50,000 years.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:43 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
By Friday a cold front moves across Florida with a few afternoon and evening showers possible
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:07 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
In High School and building airplanes on the weekends!!
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:50 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Sunshine rules the rest of the day once the sun is high enough to burn off the morning clouds
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:49 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Sunshine rules the rest of the day once the sun is high enough to burn off the clouds
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:47 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We are tracking a cold front pushing into Florida Friday with a chance of scattered showers or a thunderstorm
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:46 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We are tracking a cold front pushing into Florida Friday with a chance of scattered showers
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 5:51 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Temps head back to average, low 70s, for Saturday, then back up near 80° Sunday
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 5:46 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Front #1 moves through the Suncoast Sunday night with a few showers and thunderstorms
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 5:45 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Gusty winds out of the south develop Sunday with a little more sunshine
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:23 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Florida had some of the first wealthy cattle barons, selling their beef cows for gold in Cuba!
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:50 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
This time, we hold those warm temperatures for many days
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 5:50 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Starting Tuesday, warmer air returns and we take back our place as the warmest part of the country
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 6:09 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Winds die down Saturday night and Sunday, and actual temperatures will dip into the 30s Sunday
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 7:48 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
The best young musicians in the world come to the Suncoast to train every year!
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 5:45 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We are tracking a cold front that will move into Florida on Friday
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 5:43 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Mornings are a little cool but afternoons are sunny and mild
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:56 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
How did the settlers and founders of the Suncoast celebrate Christmas? One year featured a HUGE present from John Ringling!
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 4:45 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
We're tracking a cold front that will bring changes to our weather pattern by the end of the week
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 4:43 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
By afternoon on the Suncoast, after the fog lifts, we have a warm afternoon
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 5:44 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Fog could develop again Monday morning,
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:52 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
A very weak cold front settles into the Suncoast Saturday
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 4:41 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
An isolated shower possible New Year's Eve
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 7:38 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
How was the statue Unconditional Surrender made, and why is it on the Suncoast?
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:05 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
By Thursday the cold front drops south across the Suncoast
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 4:49 AM EST
|By Mike Modrick
Afternoon and evening rain develop for the Suncoast Thursday
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