Tampa residents are in for a mixed bag of weather in the upcoming week. Today's sunny skies are set to shift as we head into the evening, with temperatures dropping to a comfortable 68 degrees accompanied by the gentle presence of a south wind moving at 5 to 9 mph, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Tampa, FL.

As we roll into tomorrow, expect to see shower activity ramping up in the early afternoon, with the likelihood of a thunderstorm hitting a 60% chance. The windy conditions, gusting as high as 25 mph, are not just there to mess your hair en route to lunch, but also as a precursor to the anticipated precipitation that could accumulate between a quarter to half an inch. The National Weather Service Tampa office notes, "Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm."

Considering the forecast for Washington's Birthday, it appears weather will gift us with a considerate bow out from its more tumultuous behavior—more restrained, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 73 degrees. A light north northeast wind at 7 to 9 mph will grace the day, without much ado.

Midweek fluctuations are on the menu again, bringing a familiar pattern of potentially inclement weather. A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms mars an otherwise temperate Wednesday. The plucky southeast wind of 7 to 13 mph, possibly showing off with gusts up to 20 mph, will shift southwest later in the day.

For those charting the week ahead, the NWS's detailed forecast indicates a gradual cooling trend as we head toward the weekend, with Thursday and Friday heralding clearer skies and highs hovering around the mid-60s. Tampa Bay can look forward to a crisp yet sunny end to the week, perfect for all outdoor activities planned ahead.