The National Weather Service in Tampa, Florida, has provided an update on weather conditions, noting an overcast sky with the humidity reaching nearly the full scale at 97%. Tampa residents experienced a chilly start to their day with temperatures sitting at 52°F (11°C) and a wind chill making it feel slightly cooler at 49°F (9°C). The barometric pressure was recorded at 30.22 in (1023.3 mb) with visibility extending to 10 miles, according to the latest forecast on NWS.
Looking ahead, the weather is expected to brighten with mostly sunny skies and a high near 66 today. A gentle north northeast wind will blow between 8 to 10 mph. Sunny conditions are anticipated to stay through tomorrow, with a high nearing 67 and continuing light northeast winds. While mostly clear tonight, it has been predicted by the NWS that the temperature will drop around 48 degrees.
The rest of the week holds a mixture of clouds and sunshine, with an increased chance of showers beginning Thursday afternoon. A 20% chance of precipitation is on the table, turning the skies mostly cloudy and capping temperatures at about 62°F. As per usual in this temperate Floridian winter, evening lows on Thursday will be milder, with partly cloudy conditions and a low around 46 degrees.
Progressing into the weekend, chances of showers escalate peaking on Sunday with a likelihood of 60%. Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a robust 74°F high, driven by south southwest winds pushing at 6 to 11 mph, and gusting up to 18 mph. Showers are more certain Sunday and into the night, while the outlook for M.L.King Day includes a 20 percent risk of rain and mainly cloudy skies, coupled with a high close to 66. Tampa residents planning outdoor events for the holiday should consider this forecast a helpful guide in their preparations.
