The Carlton East wildfire in Sarasota, Florida, burned 960 acres before reaching full containment on June 28, 2026. Homes in the affected area faced direct fire damage.
Overview written from official NASA EONET and National Interagency Fire Center/IRWIN data.
- Type
- Wildfires
- Official size
- 960 acres
- Containment
- 100%
- Cause
- Natural
- Began
- Status
- Ongoing
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Area Forecast Discussion
Saharan dust will suppress rain chances and raise temperatures, while isolated afternoon thunderstorms north of I-4 may bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 910 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026
...New UPDATE, AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Saharan dust will keep rain chances lower and daytime highs hotter over the next several days, Continue to practice good heat safety when spending time outdoors.
- Isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms, mainly north of I-4 and across the eastern interior through midweek. Strong gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning are the greatest threats.
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.UPDATE... Issued at 910 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026
An overall westerly flow will remain across the area today as a weak surface boundary holds across the southeast U.S. and the surface ridge is to our south. A lot of mid and high clouds across the region again this morning which should delay the onset of convection some, with best chances expected to be over the interior and eastern half of the Florida peninsula later this afternoon and evening. Current forecast looks on track with no changes needed.
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.AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 910 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon which could…
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