The National Weather Service in Tampa, Florida, reports an immediate forecast that features a welcome dose of sunshine and mild temperatures over the next few days. Those in the Tampa area can a sunny day with a high near 72 degrees today, according to the latest forecast by the NWS. A light northwest wind is set to shift west northwest and will range from 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
As the day winds down, the clear skies are predicted to stick around, with "mostly clear" conditions and a low around 46 degrees tonight. A gentle north wind will blow at approximately 6 mph. For those planning outdoor activities, the weather seems to be cooperating nicely, albeit with a little nip in the air as the evening sets in. The same pattern of sunny days and mostly clear nights is expected to continue into the weekend, with highs resting comfortably in the low 60s to high 70s.
Looking ahead to Saturday, the NWS has anticipated another "sunny" day with a high near 61 degrees and light north wind blowing between 6 and 8 mph. Clear skies are again on the menu for the evening, with low temperatures hovering around 44 degrees. Sunday promises to extend this pleasant streak, delivering "sunny" conditions and a high nearing 69 degrees, accompanied by a moderate north wind traveling at speeds of 6 to 9 mph.
Come Monday, the mostly sunny trend ticks upward, as temperatures are set to reach a high near 74. The NWS notes an east northeast wind will facilitate this shift, blowing at rates of 6 to 9 mph. Monday night's prediction offers up a "mostly cloudy" sky, but with a mild low around 60 degrees. As the holiday week progresses, the forecast hints at a slightly cloudier tenure with mixed skies and night temperatures landing around 62 degrees.
Those with plans on Christmas Day should keep an umbrella at hand, as there's a "20 percent chance of showers." Despite the slight chance of rain, the day is set to be "partly sunny" with highs persisting near 77 degrees. The same goes for Wednesday night, with a 20 percent shower risk but otherwise "partly cloudy" conditions and lows again around 62 degrees. For those looking beyond the holiday, Thursday aims to remain "mostly sunny" with a high closing in on 78 degrees, rounding out an overall agreeable week in Tampa weather, according to the NWS forecast.
