Tampa residents can look forward to a break in the weather as the heavy fog that coated the city this morning is expected to lift, giving way to an overcast sky that will gradually clear up, the National Weather Service in Tampa reports. The dense fog advisory is in place until 9 a.m., after which the temperatures are set to rise to a comfortable 75 degrees with a gentle northeast breeze. National Weather Service advises caution for early morning commuters, with visibility reported to be down to one mile.
Tonight, the sky is to remain partly cloudy with the mercury dipping to around 55 degrees. The gentle northeast winds will persist, providing Tampa residents with moderate temperatures to enjoy the evening. Heading into Christmas Day, the forecast is partly sunny with highs maintaining near 74 degrees, an ideal setting for those planning to celebrate outdoors.
The latter part of the week brings a slight chance of rain, with the National Weather Service predicting a 20 percent chance of showers on both Wednesday night and Thursday before 1 p.m. Temperatures will hover in the high 70s during the day and drop to the low 60s at night. Winds will continue to blow from the east-northeast at a mild pace, keeping conditions pleasant for any post-holiday activities.
Looking ahead to the weekend, a pattern of partly sunny days and partly cloudy nights is expected, with temperatures aiming to reach 80 degrees. The trend includes a slight uptick in the chance for rain over the weekend, with a 20 percent chance of showers on Saturday night increasing to a 40 percent chance by Sunday. The nights will remain warm, with lows in the mid-60s. According to the latest update from NWS, the start of the next week should offer mostly sunny weather with daytime highs continuing in the mid-70s.
