Tampa residents can look forward to a break from the early morning fog and enjoy the sunny weather that is set to dominate the upcoming week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. NWS Tampa FL reports that today's overcast will give way to sunshine, with temperatures climbing to a comfortable high around 85 degrees following patchy fog that should clear by 10 am.
With humidity levels registered high at 91%, and the dewpoint at a sticky 71°F (22°C), locals can expect a warm, somewhat muggy start to the day. However, gentle breezes from the south transitioning to the southwest at 5 to 9 mph should offer some reprieve from the humidity. Tonight, the cloud cover will hold firm, with temperatures hovering around 70 degrees and southwest winds maintaining a light 3 to 6 mph.
The weather pattern seems to be setting a trend for the week, with mostly cloudy skies eventually clearing up each day to reveal ample sunshine and a gradual increase in daily high temperatures. South winds will persist through the week, with Tuesday and Wednesday seeing a gentle 3 to 7 mph and 5 to 10 mph breeze, respectively.
By mid-week, Tampa will be reaching into the low '90s, with the National Weather Service predicting a high near 91 degrees on Wednesday and maintaining similar highs for the remainder of the week. In the evening, the skies will stay mostly clear, and the lows will a remain consistent, balancing in the low '70s, offering residents a predictable night-time weather pattern. On the weekend, the sunny trend continues, with daytime temperatures staying around a high of 90 degrees and night temperatures remaining near the upper 60s.
