Tampa residents can expect to enjoy a sunny day today with the mercury slated to rise to a comfortable 76 degrees. The day is set to unfold with gentle northeastern breezes moving at a light 5 to 9 mph, as per the latest forecast by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tampa, FL.
Tonight, the skies will remain mostly clear as the temperature declines to around 60 degrees. An east wind will continue to casually blow, this time at a pace between 6 to 9 mph. For those planning their Tuesday, the NWS indicates that a mostly sunny day awaits, with temperatures climbing even higher to reach a near 82 degrees under a south-southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph.
However, the NWS warns that Wednesday might not be as pleasant; with the likelihood of showers and the potential of a thunderstorm rolling in post 1pm, and an 80 percent chance of precipitation. The day is purported to start with a warm south wind between 9 to 15 mph, with gusts that may forcefully surge to 25 mph, then shifting to a west-southwest direction in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night will be "mostly clear, with a low around 58," according to the same NWS report. Residents should prepare for a brisk west-southwest wind moving at 7 to 10 mph, with gusts conceivable as high as 18 mph. Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday seems promising with sunny skies and a high of 81, though by night, there’s a 40 percent chance to potentially experience showers.
As for the close of the weekend, Sunday could bring a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high of approximately 76 degrees under partly sunny conditions.
