As the New Year swings into motion, Tampa residents are looking to enjoy a mixed bag of weather conditions in the upcoming week. The National Weather Service in Tampa FL has provided a detailed forecast, which sees today's sunny skies, with a high near 72, giving way to a night with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Residents should be prepared for the possibility of showers continuing into Monday, with a 60% chance of precipitation.
Those used to the mild Floridian winters might find the early morning wind chills, which can drop to as low as 39 degrees, to be brisk. The east northeast wind, blowing at 6 to 9 mph, is set to promptly shift to the south later in the day. The upcoming weekend predicts more clouds with tonight's increasing cloud cover expected to lead into a Saturday harboring a 30 percent chance of showers before 7 a.m., followed by partly cloudy skies come nightfall. NWS has reported gusts as high as 20 mph tonight, a weather note that locals will want to bear in mind.
Heading into next week, Tampa residents can anticipate more variability in their weather. Monday forecasts suggest a continuation of showers and thunderstorms with overcast skies, whereas Tuesday offers respite with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 65. The temperature on Monday night might to dip to a low around 50, with North winds at 5 to 7 mph adding a chill to the evening air.
The remainder of the week appears to stay on the cooler side with Wednesday through Thursday presenting mostly sunny days and highs hovering near the upper 50s. Nighttime temperatures, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday night, are expected to drop to lows in the low to mid-40s.
