Tampa residents can look forward to a blend of sun and clouds, paired with mild temperatures to kick off the week. According to the latest update from the National Weather Service in Tampa, Florida, today's forecast includes mostly sunny skies with a high near 78 degrees. Light winds shifting from variable to southwest at 5 to 7 mph are expected as the day progresses, giving way to a partly cloudy evening with temperatures gracefully dropping to around 60.
The pattern of calm and comfortable December weather in Tampa continues into tomorrow, with forecasts predicting another mostly sunny day featuring a high climbing close to 80 degrees. The calm will be maintained by light southeast winds of 5 to 8 mph, which will shift to south southwest in the afternoon. As night falls, conditions remain partly cloudy with lows hovering around 65 for a tranquil, if not perfectly crisp, evening ambiance.
Moving into midweek, the NWS forecasts a rise in activity on Wednesday. Showers are likely and the possibility of a thunderstorm before 1 p.m. could stir the quietude of the region. Following the potential storms, the chance for showers and thunderstorms persists. Though the high is again near 76, the arrival of gusty south winds turning northwest in the afternoon, reaching as high as 22 mph, heralds a front that promises to refresh the landscape with a 60% chance of precipitation.
After the midweek moisture, a clearer sky is on the horizon for Thursday. The NWS describes a sunny day with a more brisk high near 62 degrees, as north northeast winds blow at around 10 mph. Those looking to enjoy the stars should find Thursday night mostly clear with a low near 46, and just a gentle north northeast wind stirring the quiet. Moving towards the weekend, Friday basks in sunshine with the temperature climbing towards a pleasant high near 72 degrees and eastern breezes potentially gusting up to 20 mph.
The pleasant conditions are set to continue into the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday both forecasted to be mostly sunny. Daily highs could reach 77 degrees, while night-time temperatures are expected to dip only slightly, staying roughly around the upper 50s. For those interested in a detailed look at the upcoming weather, please visit NWS Tampa for the most recent updates and comprehensive forecasts.
