Soaking rain Saturday, strong winds and rough boating conditions through Monday

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A cold front is bringing big changes to the Suncoast this weekend, with soaking rain, cooler temperatures, and gusty winds creating a stretch of First Alert Weather Days.Saturday will be a First Alert Weather Day for everyone, as rain and gusty winds move through the area. By Sunday and Monday, the First Alert Weather Day designation will focus on boaters as strong winds create hazardous conditions on the water.A Small Craft Advisory takes effect Saturday at 8 a.m. and continues through Tuesday at 3 a.m.Saturday is expected to bring soaking rain, giving way to cooler, windy conditions later in the day.The cold front will push through the Suncoast Saturday morning, bringing cloudy skies, periods of soaking rain, and a noticeable drop in temperatures.Afternoon highs will only reach the 70s, which is a cooler change from the warmer and more humid conditions experienced earlier in the week.Rain chances will be as high as 70% during the morning hours, just before dec