Tampa residents can expect a mix of sun and storms in the coming week, as per the National Weather Service's latest forecast for the area. The NWS Tampa FL updates indicate that today — shower activity and thunderstorms are quite likely to roll in, particularly between 2 and 3 pm. While it'll be partly sunny early on, clouds are expected to cover the skies as the day progresses, with a high temperature hovering near 84 degrees. Winds will shift from east southeast at a light 6 to 8 mph to south southwest later in the afternoon, and there's a 60 percent chance of precipitation that might bring about rainfall amounts ranging from a meager tenth to a generous quarter of an inch, "except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," according to the NWS forecast.
Tonight, the chances of showers and thunderstorms drop to 30 percent mainly before 10 pm, with temperatures expected to dip to a low around 70 while the wind calms down. For those looking ahead, Monday's skies are set to clear gradually, resulting in a mostly sunny day, with highs anticipated to be around 85. The winds will be gentle, starting light south southeast before picking up a southwest direction at a 5 to 9 mph breeze in the morning.
As the week progresses Tampa is gearing up for warmer weather. By Tuesday, residents will be basking under mostly sunny skies, with the mercury tipping at about 87 degrees. Nightfall will bring a slight chill to the air, as temperatures fall modestly to a low around 71. The pattern holds steady through the mid-week with Wednesday promising abundant sunshine and temperatures climbing to a high near 91 degrees. This evening will again be marked by mostly clear skies and mild temps around 72.
For those making plans for the latter part of the week, you can put away the umbrellas. The following days are predicted to showcase a continuation of this dry pattern, with sunny days and mostly clear nights through to Saturday. The highs will flirt with the low 90s, while nighttime lows settle around the low 70s. This consistent warm stretch could be the opportune time for beach outings, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors before any more unpredictable weather arrives, so says the NWS forecast.
