The National Weather Service in Tampa reports a mostly sunny outlook with highs approaching 84 degrees today. A gentle breeze from the south southeast is expected to complement the warm temperatures, which may ease slightly as evening approaches. As the day advances, a 50% chance of rain showers and thunderstorms looms, particularly after dark with new rainfall amounts projected between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms could prompt higher totals.
Tonight, residents should keep their umbrellas at hand as a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may disrupt pre-midnight plans, followed by a greater chance of rainfall and potential thunderstorms after 3 a.m. The NWS, Tampa FL forecasts a low around 70 degrees and reassures that despite the rumbling skies, winds are to remain a calm south southeast wind around 7 mph. Showers and possible thunderstorms are set to continue into tomorrow morning before transitioning into a mostly cloudy and mild afternoon with a high near 79 degrees.
The brief bout of storms is expected to give way by tomorrow night, as the forecast promises a clearer sky and cooler temperatures, dipping to a low around 57 degrees with a calm north wind. Thursday ushers in a refreshingly sunny day with a high near 68 degrees, defined by a steady north wind, suggesting a pleasant autumnal shift in the weather pattern.
Heading into the weekend, a spate of clear skies and cool evenings is projected, with night temperatures hovering in the low to mid 50s. With the daybreak, Tampa can bask under unblemished sunshine and mid-to-upper 60s temperatures, with the NWS forecasting a high near 69 degrees for both Friday and Saturday. The consistent clear night skies are indicative of a tranquil weather pattern settling over the area. As the weekend wraps, a concomitant rise in temperatures is anticipated, with Sunday and Monday signaling highs in the low to upper 70s.
For the most up-to-date forecasts and weather advisories, Tampa residents can visit the National Weather Service website.
